Explore the Family Name Ganson
The meaning of Ganson
Scottish (Caithness): from the personal name Gavin + son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ganson in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ganson has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 44,103 in 2000 to 48,060 in 2010, marking an 8.97% drop. The count, representing the number of individuals with the surname, also experienced a decrease from 460 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, a decline of 4.35%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #48,060 | -8.97% |
| Count | 460 | 440 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes for those bearing the Ganson surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, those identifying as White represented 91.09%, which then slightly decreased to 89.32% in 2010. Notably, there was an increase in people identifying as Hispanic and Black among those with the Ganson surname, with these groups increasing by 15.21% and 17.53% respectively. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a small representation of 2.5% in the Asian/Pacific Islander category. However, the count of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.74% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.09% | 89.32% | -1.94% |
| Black | 3.48% | 4.09% | 17.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.5% | 15.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |