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

Gusto, 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 Gusto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gusto in America

Gusto is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gusto surname appeared 101 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 Gusto.

The history of the last name Gusto

The surname Gusto is believed to have originated in Italy during the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "gusto," which means "taste" or "enjoyment." The name likely referred to someone with a keen appreciation for the finer things in life or someone who took great pleasure in their work or hobbies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gusto can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1276. The document mentions a merchant named Giovanni Gusto, who was involved in the trade of spices and textiles. This suggests that the name was already in use among the merchant class in Italy during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Gusto appeared in several records from the city of Siena. One notable example is a fresco painting in the Palazzo Pubblico, which depicts a man named Gusto di Ventura, who was a prominent member of the local guild of weavers.

During the Renaissance period, the name Gusto gained further recognition through the work of the Italian art historian and critic Giorgio Vasari. In his famous book "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," Vasari praised the artistic "gusto" (taste) of several renowned artists, including Michelangelo and Raphael.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gusto outside of Italy is from the 16th century, when a man named Juan Gusto settled in the Spanish colony of Mexico. He was a skilled silversmith and is believed to have introduced several Italian metalworking techniques to the region.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name Gusto was the Italian composer and violinist Francesco Gusto (1592-1672), who was known for his innovative compositions and virtuosic performances.

Another prominent figure with the surname Gusto was the 18th-century Italian poet and playwright Carlo Gusto (1728-1806), whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of life.

In the 19th century, the name Gusto gained further recognition through the work of the Italian painter and art critic Giovanni Battista Gusto (1801-1875), who was a passionate advocate for the Macchiaioli movement, a group of Italian painters known for their innovative use of light and color.

While the surname Gusto is still found primarily in Italy and among Italian communities around the world, it has also spread to other countries through migration and intermarriage. Today, the name continues to evoke a sense of appreciation for the finer things in life and a passion for living well.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gusto

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

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 Gusto 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.

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

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