Explore the Family Name Gannett
The meaning of Gannett
English (Hampshire): nickname probably for a voracious or raucous person, from Middle English ganet ‘solan goose, gannet’, from Old English ganot.
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How common is the last name Gannett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gannett has seen a slight increase in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gannett ranked as the 46,523rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 45,189th place, marking a rise of 2.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by almost 10%, growing from 431 in 2000 to 474 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.16 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #45,189 | 2.87% |
| Count | 431 | 474 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gannett
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a subtle shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gannett between 2000 and 2010. While a dominant 95.82% of those bearing the surname identified as White in 2000, this percentage decreased slightly to 92.41% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races grew from 1.39% to 2.11% during the same period. Notably, the census started recording the presence of Hispanic and Black identities among the Gannetts in 2010, accounting for 2.95% and 1.48% respectively. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 92.41% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.11% | 51.8% |
| Black | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |