Explore the Family Name Ganshorn
The meaning of Ganshorn
South German: presumably a topographic name from Gans ‘goose’ + Horn ‘promontory’ or ‘horn of land’. Compare Goshorn.
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How common is the last name Ganshorn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ganshorn has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ganshorn ranked 121,780th in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 134,712th spot, marking a decrease of 10.62%. The actual count for this surname also fell from 131 people in 2000 to 125 people in 2010, reflecting a reduction of 4.58%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Ganshorn per 100k decreased by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #134,712 | -10.62% |
| Count | 131 | 125 | -4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganshorn
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ganshorn, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those who identify as white overwhelmingly bear this surname. In 2000, 99% of those carrying the Ganshorn surname identified as white; this figure increased to 100% by 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 1.01%. There was no recorded change for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these groups consistently reporting 0.00% across the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |