Explore the Family Name Gantenbein
The meaning of Gantenbein
Swiss German and South German: nickname meaning ‘goose leg’, presumably from Romansh ganta ‘wild goose’ + Middle High German bein ‘bone, leg’. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Heinrich, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Gantenbein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gantenbein experienced a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 48,776 to 49,824, a change of -2.15%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased over this period, rising from 406 to 421, a growth of 3.69%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,824 | -2.15% |
| Count | 406 | 421 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gantenbein
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gantenbein surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, making up 96.55% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.72% by 2010. Other represented ethnicities are minimal. Hispanic representation saw an increase, going from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010, showing a significant change of 76.35%. No individuals with the Gantenbein surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.72% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.61% | 76.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |