Explore the Family Name Ganter

How common is the last name Ganter in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ganter witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 22,745 and by 2010 it had slipped to 26,814, marking a decrease of approximately 17.89%. The number of individuals with the Ganter surname also decreased during this period, from 1,054 people in 2000 to 907 people in 2010, indicating a drop of nearly 13.95%. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 20.51%.

20002010Change
Rank#22,745#26,814-17.89%
Count1,054907-13.95%
Proportion per 100k0.390.31-20.51%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganter

With regards to ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname Ganter between 2000 and 2010. However, there were shifts among other ethnic identities. Those identifying as White decreased from 86.24% to 82.58%, a change of -4.24%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.42% to 1.98%, reflecting a rise of 39.44%. Identification as Black also saw an increase from 11.39% to 13.45%, a growth of 18.09%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.85% to 1.10%, an increase of 29.41%.

20002010Change
White86.24%82.58%-4.24%
Black11.39%13.45%18.09%
Hispanic1.42%1.98%39.44%
Two or More Races0.85%1.1%29.41%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%