Explore the Family Name Gandia
The meaning of Gandia
Spanish: habitational name from Gandia, in Valencia province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alfredo, Edmundo, Jose, Carlos, Eduardo, Salvador, Altagracia, Bienvenido, Bonifacio, Delfin, Digna, Erlinda.
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How common is the last name Gandia in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gandia has increased in popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Gandia was ranked 38,320th most popular surname but by 2010, it had risen to rank 34,272, representing a growth rate of about 10.56%. The number of individuals with this surname also witnessed an increase, moving from 543 in 2000 to 662 in 2010, indicating a rise of approximately 21.92%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Gandia per 100k population has also increased by 10.0% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #34,272 | 10.56% |
| Count | 543 | 662 | 21.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gandia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gandia as per the Decennial U.S. Census data saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Gandia increased from 20.44% to 24.62%. There was also a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which was not previously recorded in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 14.55% to 10.57%. The largest ethnic group continued to be Hispanic, remaining relatively stable with a slight decrease from 60.77% to 60.73%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 2.03% to 1.51%. There were no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.77% | 60.73% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.44% | 24.62% | 20.45% |
| White | 14.55% | 10.57% | -27.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Black | 2.03% | 1.51% | -25.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |