2000
#114,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Gustina
A surname potentially derived from a Slavic root meaning "thick" or "dense".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Gustina. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gustina 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Gustina in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gustina, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (25.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gustina
The surname GUSTINA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "gustus," meaning taste or flavor, possibly referring to an occupation or personal characteristic associated with the sense of taste or enjoyment of food.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Lombardia Medievale, a collection of historical documents from the region of Lombardy, dated around 1275. In this record, a certain Guido GUSTINA is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Bergamo.
During the Renaissance period, the name GUSTINA gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several notable figures bore this surname. One such individual was Antonio GUSTINA (1492-1564), a skilled goldsmith and jeweler who created exquisite works for the Medici family and other wealthy patrons.
Another notable GUSTINA was Lucrezia GUSTINA (1520-1588), a renowned poet and writer who was part of the literary circle surrounding the Duchess of Ferrara, Renée of France. Her collection of sonnets and verse, published in 1554, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition as one of the most talented female writers of her time.
In the 17th century, the GUSTINA family established themselves in the region of Veneto, where they were involved in the production of fine wines and agricultural products. One member of this branch, Girolamo GUSTINA (1625-1698), was a respected winemaker whose innovative techniques and exceptional vintages brought great renown to the family name.
During the 18th century, a branch of the GUSTINA family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they became prominent landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe GUSTINA (1745-1821), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the city of Palermo.
Throughout the centuries, the GUSTINA surname has been associated with various professions, from artisans and writers to merchants and landowners. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its rich history and diverse contributions to Italian culture and society remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gustina
Among Census respondents with the surname Gustina, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (25.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gustina 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 Gustina surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.6% · 71
- American Indian and Alaska Native25.5% · 26
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gustina
Gustina 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
-27 bearers (-19.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 30,368 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-12 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,535 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,852 | 141 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -27 bearers (-19.1%) | Down 30,368 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 9,535 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 Gustina 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 | #154,755 | -6.6% |
| Count | 114 | 102 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gustina bearers went from 114 to 102 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 9,535 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #154,755.
FAQ
Gustina surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gustina?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Gustina. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Gustina?
Gustina ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Gustina. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Gustina.
Has Gustina become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gustina went from 114 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Gustina?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gustina, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (25.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Gustina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.6% (71 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gustina appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (69.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (25.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Gustina (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 Gustina mean?
A surname potentially derived from a Slavic root meaning "thick" or "dense". 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 Gustina (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 common is the surname Gustina?
You can see how common the surname Gustina is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.