Explore the Family Name Gangwer
The meaning of Gangwer
Variant of Gangewere, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gangwer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gangwer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,308th in popularity with a count of 445 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank improved slightly to 45,253rd with 473 individuals identified with the surname, marking a growth of 6.29%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #45,253 | 0.12% |
| Count | 445 | 473 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gangwer
The ethnicity distribution related to the surname Gangwer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, indicates that most bearers of the surname identify as White, with percentages ticking up slightly from 95.06% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. A smaller proportion identifies as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 2.02% to 2.33% over the same period. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 1.35% to 1.27%. There were no changes reported for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 95.14% | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.33% | 15.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.35% | 1.27% | -5.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |