2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gushi
A surname originating from Georgia denoting a person from the Gushi village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Gushi. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gushi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Gushi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gushi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 45.4%. The next largest groups are White (37.0%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gushi
The surname GUSHI is believed to have originated in India, likely during the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "gushti," which means "family" or "clan." This suggests that the name was initially used to identify members of a particular family or community.
In ancient Indian texts and records, variations of the name, such as "Gushti" and "Gushta," can be found. One of the earliest known references to the name GUSHI appears in a manuscript from the Vijayanagar Empire, dated around 1350 CE. This document mentions a scholar named Govinda GUSHI, who was known for his expertise in Sanskrit literature.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the GUSHI name spread to other parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions like Gujarat and Maharashtra. Historical records from this period mention several prominent individuals bearing the GUSHI surname, including Ramchandra GUSHI (1525-1602), a renowned poet and author from Pune, and Shivaji GUSHI (1630-1680), a military leader who played a significant role in the Maratha Empire's expansion.
As trade and migration patterns evolved, the GUSHI surname eventually made its way to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, there are records of individuals with the GUSHI name residing in regions like Sindh (now part of Pakistan) and Kutch (a region in present-day Gujarat, India).
One notable figure from this time period was Govindram GUSHI (1735-1805), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bhuj, Kutch. He is remembered for his contributions to the local community, including the construction of several public buildings and institutions.
Another prominent individual with the GUSHI surname was Narayan GUSHI (1850-1920), a social reformer and educator from Maharashtra. He played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in the region.
While the GUSHI surname has its roots in India, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the ancient Indian subcontinent, where it was closely tied to familial and community identities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gushi
Among Census respondents with the surname Gushi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 45.4%. The next largest groups are White (37.0%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Gushi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gushi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander45.4% · 49
- White37.0% · 40
- Two or more races10.2% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 5
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gushi
Gushi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,434 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,434 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gushi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gushi bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Gushi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gushi?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Gushi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Gushi?
Gushi ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Gushi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gushi.
Has Gushi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gushi went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Gushi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gushi, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 45.4%. The next largest groups are White (37.0%) and Two or More Races (10.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gushi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 45.4% (49 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gushi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (45.4%), White (37.0%), Two or More Races (10.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gushi (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gushi mean?
A surname originating from Georgia denoting a person from the Gushi village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gushi (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Gushi?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.