Gustavus

Gustavus Meaning & Origin

About Gustavus
The surname Gustavus is derived from the given name Gustav, which originated from the Old Swedish name Gustaf. It is of Germanic origin and is composed of the elements "gaut," meaning "Goth" or "Geat," and "staf," meaning "staff" or "wand." The name Gustavus is associated with strength, power, and leadership, reflecting the qualities of the legendary Geatish king Gustav Vasa.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gustavus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gustavus: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gustavus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KSTFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G0230102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 S T AH0 V AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ™stΙ™vΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KSTFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G231

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gustavus in Braille

Here's how to represent Gustavus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gustavus in braille

How to sign the name Gustavus using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Gustavus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gustavus in sign language

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