Explore the Family Name Ganter
The meaning of Ganter
1. South German: occupational name for an official in charge of the legal auction of property confiscated in default of a fine; such a sale was known in Middle High German as a gant (from Italian incanto, a derivative of Late Latin inquantare ‘to auction’, from the phrase In quantum? ‘To how much (is the price raised)?’). 2. German: metonymic occupational name for a cooper, from Middle High German ganter, kanter ‘barrel rack’. 3. German: variant of Gander 3. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also above) is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 4. English and French: occupational name for a maker or seller of gloves, from Middle English ga(u)nter, Old French gantier. 5. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Gantar: occupational name from a dialect variant of gontar ‘shingler’. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname or metonymic occupational name from gantar ‘wooden pedestal for barrels in the cellar’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Franz, Frieda.
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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%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,745 | #26,814 | -17.89% |
| Count | 1,054 | 907 | -13.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.31 | -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%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.24% | 82.58% | -4.24% |
| Black | 11.39% | 13.45% | 18.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.98% | 39.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.1% | 29.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |