Explore the Family Name Ganschow
The meaning of Ganschow
German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ganschow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ganschow saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, falling from rank 63,450 to 66,553, a 4.89% decline. However, the actual count of people with this last name increased slightly during this period, rising from 294 to 297, marking a growth of 1.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #66,553 | -4.89% |
| Count | 294 | 297 | 1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganschow
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Ganschow surname was predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a minor decrease of 2.03% between the two years. In 2000, virtually no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, however, there was a small emergence of diversity within the Ganschow community, with 1.68% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.98% | 96.97% | -2.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |