Explore the Family Name Ganje
The meaning of Ganje
Perhaps an altered form of South German Gänge, a nickname from Middle High German genge ‘fit’, or a pet form of Johann, a variant of the personal name Johannes.
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How common is the last name Ganje in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ganje witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname dropped from 63,812 in 2000 to 66,931 in 2010, a change of approximately -4.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 292 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, indicating a 1.03% increase. This implies that while the number of people with the surname Ganje grew marginally, it did not grow as rapidly as other surnames, leading to its drop in rank.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #66,931 | -4.89% |
| Count | 292 | 295 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganje
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ganje. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor decrease in the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White, from 95.21% to 92.20%, a change of approximately -3.16%. Over the same period, a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic, amounting to 3.39% by 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, dropping only slightly from 2.74% to 2.71%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 92.2% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.74% | 2.71% | -1.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |