Explore the Family Name Gantner
The meaning of Gantner
South German and Swiss German: variant of Ganter 1 and 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Erhard, Erwin, Florian, Franz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Gantner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gantner saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gantner was ranked 29,069th most common in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 31,360th position, marking a decrease of 7.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 768 to 739 during this period, indicating a 3.78% decline. Likewise, the proportion of people named Gantner per 100,000 decreased by 10.71%, dropping from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #31,360 | -7.88% |
| Count | 768 | 739 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gantner
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gantner surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 97.92% in 2000 to 96.89% in 2010. There was no record of any individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic over the decade, rising from 0.65% to 0.95%. Additionally, the 2010 census showed a small percentage (1.35%) of people with the Gantner surname who identified as having two or more races, a category that hadn't appeared in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.89% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 0.95% | 46.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |