Explore the Family Name Ghant
The meaning of Ghant
English and Scottish: variant of Ghent, a habitational name for someone from Ghent in Flanders. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Ghant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ghant ranked 53,299th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell to 55,741st position by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.58%. Despite dropping in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Ghant surname saw a slight increase from 364 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, which represents a change of 1.1%. However, this growth was not enough to prevent a drop in proportion per 100k people from 0.13 to 0.12, resulting in a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #55,741 | -4.58% |
| Count | 364 | 368 | 1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghant
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift over the ten-year span. The majority of individuals with the Ghant surname identified as Black, accounting for 70.6% in 2000 and increasing to 75% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 23.63% to 19.29%, whereas the portion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.92% to 3.53%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped by 34.24%, going from 3.3% to 2.17%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.6% | 75% | 6.23% |
| White | 23.63% | 19.29% | -18.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.53% | 83.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% | 2.17% | -34.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |