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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The surname Gustavus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Gustavus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.