Show ContentsGastou History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Gastou

What does the name Gastou mean?

As a French surname, Gastou is patronymic, that is, it was originally formed from the first name of the father of the original bearer of the name. Gaston has remained a popular first name in France. The ultimate origins of this name are Germanic; from the German word "gast," meaning "host."

Early Origins of the Gastou family

The surname Gastou was first found in Languedoc.

Early History of the Gastou family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gastou research. The years 1171 and 1215 are included under the topic Early Gastou History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gastou Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gaston, Gastou, Gastone, Gastau and others.

Early Notables of the Gastou family

Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gastou Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gastou Ranking

France, the name Gastou is the 8,437th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Gastou family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Gaston, a Huguenot immigrant who arrived in Perth Amboy, NJ, in 1720; along with his brothers Alexander Hugh and John, Guillaume Gaston, who was on record in Louisiana Year in 1721.



  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


Houseofnames.com on Facebook