Explore the Family Name Gange
The meaning of Gange
1. English (southern): perhaps a variant of Genge 2. 2. German (Gänge): from Middle High German genge ‘common, circulating (among the people), sprightly’, hence an occupational name for a hawker or peddler; perhaps also a nickname for an energetic person (see Genge 1). 3. German (mainly Gänge): from a short form of the personal names Wolfgang or Gangulf, both formed with Old High German gang- ‘gait, walk’ (+ wolf ‘wolf’). 4. Americanized form of Italian Gangi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmino, Salvatore, Vito.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gange in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gange saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved from 33,830 in 2000 to 34,110 in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.83%. However, when considering the actual count of individuals with the surname, there was an increase of 4.88% from 635 to 666 over the decade. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a modest drop of 4.17%, shifting from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #34,110 | -0.83% |
| Count | 635 | 666 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gange
The ethnicity associated with the surname Gange diversified slightly during the same time frame, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. While it remained predominantly white (a decrease from 93.23% in 2000 to 89.94% in 2010), there were noticeable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black. The Asian/Pacific Islander population grew by 67.98% from 3.31% to 5.56%, while the Black population increased by 63.64% from 1.10% to 1.80%. Those claiming two or more ethnicities also rose from 1.10% to 1.35%, marking a 22.73% increase. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation vanished from 1.26% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 89.94% | -3.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.31% | 5.56% | 67.98% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.8% | 63.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.35% | 22.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |