Explore the Family Name Ganti
The meaning of Ganti
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Brahmin name (also a Gudala sept name), from Telugu ganti, which literally means ‘hole pierced in the ear lobe’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ganti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ganti has seen a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 79,115 in 2000 to 51,066 in 2010, representing an improvement of 35.45%. The count of individuals with the surname also increased significantly from 224 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking an 82.14% growth. Additionally, the proportion per 100k population grew by 75%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #51,066 | 35.45% |
| Count | 224 | 408 | 82.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganti
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ganti also underwent changes over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of people with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which climbed from 86.61% in 2000 to 94.12% in 2010 - an increase of 8.67%. The percentage of people identifying as White or Black decreased by 72.51% and 64.97%, respectively. Interestingly, the year 2010 saw a new ethnicity appear among the Gantis: Hispanic, making up 1.23% of the total. However, there was no change in the representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities or those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 86.61% | 94.12% | 8.67% |
| White | 8.04% | 2.21% | -72.51% |
| Black | 4.91% | 1.72% | -64.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |