GUSTAR
Gustar
Gustar is a surname of English and Scottish origin, with variations such as Guster, Gustard, and Gustardson. The name likely derives from the Middle English "gost", meaning ghost or spirit, with the addition of the suffix "-er" denoting one who worked with or controlled spirits.
The earliest known record of the Gustar surname dates back to the 13th century in England, where the name is predominantly found in the northern regions such as Yorkshire and Scotland. Over the centuries, bearers of the Gustar name have been noted in various historical records, including church registers, census data, and military records.
The Gustar family may have been associated with folklore or superstitions, given the possible etymological link to spirits. However, like many surnames, the name Gustar has evolved and diversified over time as individuals dispersed across different regions and occupations, making it challenging to pinpoint a specific meaning or origin.
Today, the Gustar surname may be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in regions where British emigrants have settled. Like many surnames, it carries with it a rich history and serves as a link to the past for those who bear it.
There are approximately 195 people named Gustar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gustar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Ray
- Raymond
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amy
- Jillian
- Leana
- Nicole
- Nina
- Paula
- Sandra
- Tracy
- Valerie
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Caister
- Caistor
- Cassettare
- Cassettari
- Cassuter
- Caster
- Castier
- Castor
- Castoro
- Castre
- Castree
- Castrie
- Castro
- Coaster
- Coester
- Cossidiere
- Costar
- Costara
- Costeira
- Coster
- Costeur
- Costor
- Coustere
- Csatari
- Cusator
- Cusiter
- Custar
- Custer
- Gaastra
- Gaster
- Gauster
- Gazdar
- Goosetree
- Gooster
- Goostery
- Goostree
- Gosstree
- Goster
- Gozdur
- Gust
- Gusta
- Gustad
- Gustard
- Gustas
- Gustav
- Gustave
- Gustaw
- Guster
- Gusterson
- Gusterton
- Gusthart
- Guzdar
- Kaster
- Kastor
- Kastro
- Kasture
- Kasturi
- Keister
- Kesster
- Kester
- Kister
- Koester
- Kooistra
- Koster
- Kostro
- Kostur
- Kostyra
- Kuester
- Kusitor
- Kusotera
- Kuster
- Kustra
- Quester
- Questier
- Wykstra
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