Explore the Family Name Garant
The meaning of Garant
French: variant of Garand and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Herve, Germain, Monique, Philias, Pierre, Yvan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garant has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garant was ranked as the 31,658th most popular surname in the United States with approximately 690 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010, the ranking had fallen to 33,990 with about 669 individuals, reflecting a decrease of roughly 3.04%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people with the Garant surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by approximately 11.54% during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #33,990 | -7.37% |
| Count | 690 | 669 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garant
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Garant surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with small increases over the decade from 96.96% to 97.16%. The percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic also saw an increase, growing by 62.38% from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Garant surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the surveyed years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 97.16% | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.64% | 62.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |