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

Gusky, 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 Gusky surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gusky in America

Gusky is the 72568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gusky surname appeared 268 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gusky.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gusky 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 Gusky

The surname Gusky is of Polish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Gusko, located in the Świętokrzyskie region of central Poland. This place name is derived from the old Polish word "guska," which means "goose."

The earliest recorded instance of the Gusky name can be found in a 1587 church registry from the village of Gusko, where a family with the surname Gusky was listed as residents. This suggests that the name was initially adopted by individuals who either lived in or had some connection to that particular town.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the Gusky surname was Jan Gusky (1620-1687), a Polish landowner and nobleman who owned several estates in the Kraków region. His family's coat of arms, featuring a goose, further reinforces the name's connection to the old Polish word "guska."

During the 18th century, the Gusky name spread beyond its original region as members of the family migrated to other parts of Poland and neighboring countries. One example is Franciszek Gusky (1743-1812), a Polish-born merchant who settled in the city of Lviv, which was then part of the Austrian Empire.

In the 19th century, the name Gusky gained recognition through the work of Wojciech Gusky (1807-1871), a Polish writer and translator who published several works on Polish literature and folklore. His contributions helped to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his homeland.

Another notable figure with the Gusky surname was Stanisław Gusky (1865-1924), a Polish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Galician Diet, a regional parliament in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was a vocal advocate for Polish autonomy and played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence.

While the Gusky name is most commonly associated with Poland, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with historical Polish influence or migration. However, the surname remains relatively rare outside of its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gusky

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

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 Gusky 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 Gusky 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 Gusky was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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