Explore the Family Name Ghent
The meaning of Ghent
English: habitational name from Ghent (Gent in Dutch), a city in Flanders, Belgium. Compare Gent.
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How common is the last name Ghent in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ghent saw a nominal decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ghent was ranked 19,797 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to 20,408 - a decline of approximately 3.09%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,258 in 2000 to 1,302 in 2010, reflecting a growth of about 3.5%. Nonetheless, the proportion of Ghents per 100k people decreased slightly by 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,797 | #20,408 | -3.09% |
| Count | 1,258 | 1,302 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ghent
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ghent, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, comprising 76.39% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 73.43% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, growing from 17.73% in 2000 to 19.05% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic also increased, moving from 1.91% to 2.84%. Those reporting two or more races fell from 3.02% to 2.38%. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.39% | 73.43% | -3.87% |
| Black | 17.73% | 19.05% | 7.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.84% | 48.69% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.38% | -21.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |