About Gaston
The surname Gaston is of French origin and is derived from the given name Gaston, which itself comes from the Germanic name Gast. The name Gaston means "guest" or "stranger" in Old High German. It was a popular name in medieval France and eventually became a hereditary surname. The surname Gaston is often associated with individuals who were known for their hospitality or who were newcomers to a particular area.
The surname Gaston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaston based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gaston is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gaston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaston using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.