Explore the Family Name Ganger
The meaning of Ganger
1. English (Kent): from Middle English ganger ‘one who walks or goes on foot’ (an agent derivative of Old English gangan ‘to walk’), hence possibly a nickname for someone with a peculiar gait, or perhaps a short form of for(e)ganger ‘forerunner, herald’. 2. German (usually Gänger): variant of Gengler.
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How common is the last name Ganger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ganger' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Ganger' ranked 26,946th in popularity with a count of 847 occurrences. However, by 2010, it had slipped to 30,043rd place, with 781 occurrences, marking a decline of approximately 11.49% in rank and 7.79% in count. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.31 to 0.26 during this decade, indicating a reduction of around 16.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #30,043 | -11.49% |
| Count | 847 | 781 | -7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ganger'. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a 7.25% decrease in this group over that period. Most notably, the percentage of Gangers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose dramatically from 1.65% to 5.89%, a change of 256.97%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 1.3% to 4.1%, marking a 215.38% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, while the percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 87.71% | -7.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.65% | 5.89% | 256.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 4.1% | 215.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.41% | -0.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |