Explore the Family Name Garnto
The meaning of Garnto
Presumably an altered form of English Brinton, via the intermediate forms Brinto and Grinto. Compare Gornto.
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How common is the last name Garnto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garnto has seen a marginal decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,153 in terms of prevalence and this ranking dropped slightly to 48,800 in 2010, showing a decrease of 5.74%. The total count of individuals with the Garnto surname also saw a slight drop from 435 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, marking a minimal reduction of 0.69%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Garnto surname per 100k population decreased by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #48,800 | -5.74% |
| Count | 435 | 432 | -0.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garnto
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reports that there was little change between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Garnto identified as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 96.78% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. There was a marked reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.07% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010, showing a reduction of 21.74%. Interestingly, the data reported an emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, constituting 1.39% of people with the Garnto surname. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.06% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 1.62% | -21.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |