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

Gustilo, 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 Gustilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gustilo in America

Gustilo is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gustilo surname appeared 246 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 Gustilo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gustilo 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 Gustilo

The surname GUSTILO is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "gustus," meaning "taste" or "relish," suggesting a possible connection to culinary or agricultural professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GUSTILO name can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around 1275, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni GUSTILO. This suggests that the name was present in the maritime trade centers of northern Italy during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the GUSTILO surname residing in the town of Parma, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. These records include mentions of a Francesco GUSTILO, a landowner and vintner, who lived between 1320 and 1385.

As the GUSTILO family dispersed throughout Italy and Europe in subsequent centuries, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Gustillo, Gustelli, and Gustino. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of local scribes and record-keepers.

One notable figure in the history of the GUSTILO surname was Giulio GUSTILO, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived in Rome during the 16th century (circa 1520-1588). His works can still be seen in several churches and palaces throughout the Eternal City.

In the 18th century, a branch of the GUSTILO family settled in the city of Venice, where they became successful merchants and traders. One member of this family, Antonio GUSTILO (1735-1812), was a prominent figure in the Venetian business community and served as a councilor for the city's guild of merchants.

As the GUSTILO name spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable individual was José GUSTILO, a Spanish military officer who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century under the command of Hernán Cortés.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gustilo

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

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

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