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

Gustave, 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 Gustave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gustave in America

Gustave is the 22791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gustave surname appeared 1,124 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 Gustave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gustave 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 Gustave

The surname GUSTAVE is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French name "Gustave," which itself is a variant of the Germanic name "Gustav" or "Gustavus." This name is composed of two elements: "gus," meaning "staff" or "stick," and "stav," meaning "rest" or "support." Together, these elements suggest a meaning along the lines of "staff of rest" or "support staff."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GUSTAVE can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Brittany. It is believed that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who worked as staff bearers or support personnel for nobility or the military.

In the 13th century, the name GUSTAVE appeared in several medieval records and manuscripts, such as the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades) in Paris, which listed various professions and occupations. This suggests that the name may have been associated with specific trades or professions during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname GUSTAVE was Jean GUSTAVE (1280-1345), a French nobleman and knight who served in the armies of King Philip IV of France during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent figure was Marie GUSTAVE (1520-1588), a French scholar and poet who authored several works on philosophy and literature during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, Louis GUSTAVE (1605-1672), a French explorer and cartographer, gained recognition for his detailed maps and charts of the Caribbean Islands and the Gulf of Mexico.

During the 18th century, the GUSTAVE surname was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals, including the painter Jacques-Louis GUSTAVE (1736-1819), whose works were influential in the Neoclassical art movement.

The 19th century saw the rise of Gustave GUSTAVE (1819-1880), a renowned French author and poet who is considered one of the pioneers of the Parnassian literary movement. His works, such as "Les Fleurs du Mal" (The Flowers of Evil), are regarded as seminal texts in French literature.

Throughout its history, the surname GUSTAVE has been associated with various professions, from nobility and military service to the arts and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has maintained a presence across different regions of France and has been carried by notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gustave

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

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

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