Explore the Family Name Ganther
The meaning of Ganther
German: variant of Ganter. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Ganther in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ganther has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,801 but fell to 58,735 in 2010, marking a decrease of 15.62%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with the Ganther surname also decreased from 386 in 2000 to 345 in 2010 - a drop of 10.62%. The proportion of people named Ganther per 100,000 also experienced a decrease of 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #58,735 | -15.62% |
| Count | 386 | 345 | -10.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganther
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010 for those bearing the Ganther surname. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islanders or Hispanics with this surname in 2000, by 2010, 3.48% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase from 3.63% to 3.77%. The White demographic experienced a minor decrease, going from 71.5% in 2000 down to 68.12% in 2010. The Black demographic likewise saw a marginal decrease from 23.83% in 2000 to 22.32% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 68.12% | -4.73% |
| Black | 23.83% | 22.32% | -6.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 3.77% | 3.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.48% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |