GUSS
Guss
The surname Guss is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with its roots dating back to medieval England. Derived from the Old English personal name "Gōs", meaning goose, Guss may have originally been used as a nickname for someone who resembled a goose in some way, such as having a long neck or being talkative like the bird.
The Guss surname is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in the southern regions of England. Variants of the name include Gus and Goss.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Guss surname have been documented in various records such as census data, church records, and land registers. The name has likely undergone various spellings and adaptations over time, influenced by factors such as dialectal differences and phonetic evolution.
Today, the Guss surname persists as a reminder of England's rich linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the influence of Old English naming practices on contemporary British surnames.
There are approximately 41 people named Guss in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Guss.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Krzysztof
Female
- Moira
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