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

Gusman, 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 Gusman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gusman in America

Gusman is the 8097th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gusman surname appeared 4,095 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 Gusman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gusman 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 Gusman

The surname Gusman has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Germanic personal name Gudman, which translates to "good man" or "virtuous man." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were perceived as having virtuous or upstanding qualities.

During the Reconquista period in Spain, when Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim territories from Moorish rule, the Gusman name gained prominence. It is recorded in several historical documents, including the Cartulario de Santa María de Huerta, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions individuals bearing the name Gusman.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Gusman surname was Alvar Pérez de Guzmán, a prominent Spanish nobleman and military leader who lived in the 13th century (c. 1256-1309). He played a significant role in the conquest of Seville and was known for his loyalty to King Ferdinand III of Castile.

Another notable figure was Enrique de Guzmán, 2nd Count of Olivares (1587-1645), a Spanish statesman and chief minister of King Philip IV of Spain. He was a powerful figure during the Spanish Golden Age and played a crucial role in shaping the policies of the Spanish Empire.

In the literary realm, Fernán Pérez de Guzmán (c. 1378-1460) was a Spanish poet and historian of the 15th century. He is best known for his work "Generaciones y Semblanzas," which provides valuable insights into the lives of prominent individuals during his time.

The Gusman name also has connections to various place names in Spain. For instance, the town of Guzmán in the province of Burgos is believed to have derived its name from the surname itself, potentially reflecting the presence of individuals bearing this name in the area.

Another notable figure with the Gusman surname was Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares (1587-1645), a Spanish statesman who served as the chief minister of King Philip IV of Spain during the early part of the Thirty Years' War.

While the Gusman surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical roots and notable figures associated with the surname within Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gusman

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

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

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