Explore the Family Name Ganster
The meaning of Ganster
German: 1. nickname for a vivacious or fiery man, from Middle High German ganster ‘spark’. 2. nickname or occupational name from South German ganster ‘gander’. Compare Ganter.
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How common is the last name Ganster in the United States?
Popularity: According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ganster saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ganster was ranked as the 50,686th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 52,169th place – a change of -2.93%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 387 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.84%. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Ganster per 100,000 dropped by -7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #52,169 | -2.93% |
| Count | 387 | 398 | 2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganster
Ethnicity: The Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ganster. As of 2010, approximately 92.46% of those bearing the surname were White, a slight decrease from 93.54% in 2000. In contrast, the proportion of Gansters identifying with two or more races rose by 17.05%, increasing from 2.58% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. Interestingly, there emerged a small Black community among Gansters in 2010 that was not previously recorded in 2000. The Hispanic segment contracted slightly from 1.55% to 1.26% during the decade, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category dropped entirely. There were no recorded instances of American Indian and Alaskan Native Gansters in either year. Please note that some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 92.46% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 3.02% | 17.05% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.26% | -18.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |