Gustofson Name Origin and Family Crest

In parish registers, Gustofson often stands in for Gustafson. At root, the name means “Son of Gustaf”. Gustofson writes “o” in place of the “a” found in Gustafson, a common scribal difference. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Gustafsson, Gustavson and Gustawsson.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Gustafson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Gustofson family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.