Find out how popular the last name Guse is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Guse.

Guse, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Guse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guse in America

Guse is the 18431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guse surname appeared 1,502 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Guse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guse to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Guse

The surname GUSE is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first emerged in the late medieval period. The name likely derived from the Old German word "gusiz," meaning "pouring" or "outpouring," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with occupations related to pouring or casting liquids, such as metalworking or brewing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GUSE surname can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Johann GUSE was mentioned in a legal document dated 1387. This document suggests that the GUSE family may have been established in the Rhineland region of Germany as early as the 14th century.

By the 16th century, the GUSE surname had spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating that members of the family lived in various towns and villages across the country. Notable individuals bearing this name during this period include Hans GUSE, a master brewer from the town of Bamberg, who was born in 1523 and is credited with improving the brewing techniques of the region.

As the GUSE family continued to grow and disperse throughout Germany, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these alternate spellings included GUSS, GUSSE, and GUSEN. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of written records during that time.

One of the most prominent figures in GUSE history was Johann Georg GUSE, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1635 to 1705. Born in the town of Jena, GUSE was a prolific writer and contributed significantly to the development of Lutheran theology in Germany during the 17th century.

Another noteworthy GUSE was Christian Friedrich GUSE, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1743 to 1823. Born in Dresden, GUSE was known for his intricate engravings and etchings, which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in several prestigious art collections throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the GUSE surname continued to be well-represented in various fields, including academia and the arts. One such individual was August GUSE, a German composer and music educator who lived from 1801 to 1865. GUSE composed numerous works for piano and voice and was also an influential teacher, helping to shape the musical education of many aspiring musicians in Germany during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guse

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Guse.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Guse was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Guse has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Guse was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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