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

Gustitus, 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 Gustitus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gustitus in America

Gustitus is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gustitus surname appeared 165 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 Gustitus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gustitus 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 Gustitus

The surname GUSTITUS originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "gustus," meaning "taste" or "flavor." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the culinary arts or the production of food and wine.

One of the earliest known records of the GUSTITUS name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a collection of legal documents from the city of Florence. In these documents, a certain Guido GUSTITUS is mentioned as a respected vintner and landowner.

The GUSTITUS name can also be found in various historical manuscripts and records from the Renaissance era, particularly those related to the wealthy merchant class of Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa. It is likely that some members of the GUSTITUS family were involved in the lucrative spice trade that flourished during this period.

A notable figure bearing the GUSTITUS name was Lorenzo GUSTITUS (1487-1562), a renowned chef and author of one of the earliest cookbooks published in Italy, titled "De Re Coquinaria." His work greatly influenced the development of Italian cuisine and culinary traditions.

In the 17th century, a branch of the GUSTITUS family settled in the region of Piedmont, where they established a successful winery. One of their descendants, Giovanna GUSTITUS (1673-1738), was celebrated for producing some of the finest wines in the region during her lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the GUSTITUS surname was Antonio GUSTITUS (1812-1879), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Naples. He is credited with introducing several new varieties of fruits and vegetables to Italian agriculture and was a pioneer in the study of plant genetics.

As the GUSTITUS name spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Gustito, Gustitti, and Gustitus. Some of these variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Italy and other parts of Europe where Italian immigrants settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gustitus

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

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

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