Explore the Family Name Ganfield
The meaning of Ganfield
English: habitational name from Gainfield Farm in Buckland (Berkshire), which derives from Old English gamen ‘game, sport’ (i.e. hunting) + feld ‘open country’.
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How common is the last name Ganfield in the United States?
The surname Ganfield gained popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 125,639 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to a rank of 123,064, marking a 2.05% increase. The number of individuals with the Ganfield surname also rose from 126 in 2000 to 140 in 2010, an 11.11% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #123,064 | 2.05% |
| Count | 126 | 140 | 11.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganfield
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Ganfield surname identified as White, with 92.06% in 2000 and 90.71% in 2010. This marked a slight decrease of 1.47%. A small percentage, 3.97% in 2000 and 3.57% in 2010, identified as Hispanic, which also noted a decrease of 10.08%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, this category saw a change in 2010, with 3.57% of the Ganfields associating themselves with this identity. No individuals with the Ganfield surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.06% | 90.71% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.97% | 3.57% | -10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |