Explore the Family Name Ganzel
The meaning of Ganzel
German: from a diminutive of Ganz. Some characteristic forenames: German Elke, Fritz, Hans Peter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ganzel in the United States?
The surname Ganzel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 53,556 in popularity and fell to 58,876 by 2010, marking a change of -9.93%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined over this decade, with 362 individuals in 2000 compared to 344 in 2010, a change of -4.97%. Accordingly, the proportion of Ganzels per 100k people decreased by -7.69%, indicating a dwindling prevalence of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #58,876 | -9.93% |
| Count | 362 | 344 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ganzel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ganzel surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.24% of Ganzels identified as White, which slightly declined to 96.80% by 2010. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. The percentage of Ganzels identifying with two or more races also saw a slight increase from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010. The proportions of Ganzels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.8% | -0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.74% | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |