Explore the Family Name Ganoe
The meaning of Ganoe
Variant of Gano, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ganoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ganoe has seen a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 24,432nd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to the 24,531st position. This represented a change of -0.41%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the number of people carrying the Ganoe surname increased from 960 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010, showing a growth of 6.15%. The proportion of individuals with the Ganoe surname per 100,000 people also slightly decreased from 0.36 to 0.35, marking a decrease of -2.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #24,531 | -0.41% |
| Count | 960 | 1,019 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganoe
The ethnic identity associated with the Ganoe surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census has varied over time. The White ethnicity makes up the majority of individuals with the Ganoe surname, though its representation decreased slightly from 97.08% in 2000 to 95.29% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Ganoe surname increased by 38.46%, rising from 1.56% to 2.16%. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were quite minimal, at 0.69% and 1.18% respectively in 2010. The Black community and American Indian and Alaskan Native community did not register any individuals with the Ganoe surname in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.29% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.16% | 38.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.18% | 13.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |