2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gussert
A locational surname derived from a place name based on the German word "Gasse" meaning alley or street.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Gussert. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gussert 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Gussert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gussert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gussert
The surname Gussert is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically to the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It is derived from the Middle High German word "gusser," which means "founder" or "caster," referring to a skilled profession of casting metals.
In the 13th century, records show that the name Gussert was associated with families who worked as metal founders or casting artisans. These craftsmen played a crucial role in the production of various metal objects, from tools and weapons to household items and decorative pieces.
One of the earliest known mentions of the Gussert name can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. The book mentions a certain Konrad Gussert, a renowned metalsmith from Nuremberg, who was celebrated for his intricate and ornate metal castings.
The Gussert family name was also present in the Augsburg tax records of the 16th century, indicating their presence and prosperity in the prosperous city known for its skilled metalworkers and goldsmiths.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans Gussert (1584-1653) emerged as a master founder and bell caster in the city of Erfurt, Germany. His work on the famous Gloriosa bell, which still hangs in the Erfurt Cathedral, is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance bell casting.
Another prominent individual bearing the Gussert name was Johann Gussert (1673-1745), a celebrated engraver and medalist from Dresden, Saxony. His intricate engravings and medallions were highly sought after by nobility and collectors throughout Europe.
During the 18th century, the Gussert family expanded their influence and expertise beyond metalworking. Philipp Gussert (1720-1798) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Gendarmenmarkt square and the German Cathedral.
As the industrial revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Gussert name became associated with the growing iron and steel industries. Wilhelm Gussert (1836-1902), a pioneering engineer from Düsseldorf, made significant contributions to the development of blast furnace technology and helped establish Germany as a leading producer of cast iron and steel products.
Throughout its long history, the surname Gussert has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from metalworking and engraving to architecture and engineering, reflecting the name's roots in the skilled crafts of metal casting and founding.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gussert
Among Census respondents with the surname Gussert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Gussert 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 Gussert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 98
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gussert
Gussert 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+11 bearers (+10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,875 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-16 bearers (-14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,049 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.7%) | Up 1,875 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-14.0%) | Down 11,049 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 Gussert 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 | #145,220 | #156,269 | -7.6% |
| Count | 114 | 98 | -14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gussert bearers went from 114 to 98 (-14.0% change). The surname moved down 11,049 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #156,269.
FAQ
Gussert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gussert?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Gussert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Gussert?
Gussert ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 98 people with the surname Gussert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Gussert.
Has Gussert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gussert went from 114 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 16 (-14.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Gussert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gussert, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gussert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gussert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Gussert (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 Gussert mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name based on the German word "Gasse" meaning alley or street. 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 Gussert (0.03 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 are called Gussert?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Gussert at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.