Find out how popular the last name Ganadonegro is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ganadonegro.

Ganadonegro, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ganadonegro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganadonegro in America

Ganadonegro is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganadonegro surname appeared 158 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ganadonegro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganadonegro to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ganadonegro

The surname GANADONEGRO is of Spanish origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. The name is believed to derive from the Spanish words "ganado" meaning livestock or cattle, and "negro" meaning black, potentially referring to someone who worked with black-colored livestock or cattle.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname GANADONEGRO can be found in the archives of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, which mentions a certain Pedro GANADONEGRO who was a cattle rancher in the village of Aranjuez during the late 1500s. Records also indicate that the name was present in the town of Ronda, Andalusia, where a family by the name of GANADONEGRO owned a significant portion of land and was involved in the local cattle trade.

In the 17th century, the GANADONEGRO surname appeared in various legal documents and land registries across Spain, particularly in the regions of Extremadura and Castile-La Mancha, further solidifying its association with the cattle industry. One notable individual from this period was Juan GANADONEGRO (1620-1687), a prominent rancher and landowner in the town of Villanueva de la Serena, who played a role in the local governance and administration.

As the Spanish empire expanded across the Americas, the GANADONEGRO surname found its way to the New World, with several families bearing this name settling in various colonies. In the 18th century, records show a Diego GANADONEGRO (1725-1792) who was a successful cattle rancher in the province of Río de la Plata (present-day Argentina and Uruguay).

Another significant figure with the GANADONEGRO surname was María GANADONEGRO (1780-1842), a wealthy landowner and businesswoman in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. Her influence and financial contributions were instrumental in supporting the independence movement led by Simón Bolívar during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

In the 19th century, the GANADONEGRO surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, with several families involved in the bullfighting tradition. One notable individual was Manuel GANADONEGRO (1855-1912), a renowned breeder of fighting bulls whose lineage of cattle was highly sought after by renowned matadors of the time.

While the GANADONEGRO surname remains relatively uncommon, it continues to be present in various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in regions with a strong cattle ranching heritage. Its origins and historical associations with the livestock industry have persisted throughout the centuries, making it a unique and distinctive surname in the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganadonegro

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ganadonegro.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ganadonegro was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ganadonegro has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ganadonegro was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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