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

Ganas, 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 Ganas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganas in America

Ganas is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganas surname appeared 485 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 Ganas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganas 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 Ganas

The surname GANAS has its origins in the Spanish language and is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "gana," which means "desire" or "longing."

GANAS is a variation of the Spanish verb "ganar," which means "to win" or "to earn." It's possible that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their determination, ambition, or success in various endeavors.

One of the earliest records of the surname GANAS can be found in the chronicles of Alfonso X, the King of Castile and León, who ruled from 1252 to 1284. These chronicles mention a certain Diego Ganas, a prominent figure in the court of the king.

During the 14th century, the surname GANAS appeared in various documents and records from the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in these areas.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname GANAS was Pedro Ganas, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. Pedro Ganas was born in Seville, Spain, in the late 15th century and played a crucial role in the expedition, serving as the captain of one of the ships.

Another noteworthy person with the surname GANAS was Juan Ganas, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his religious-themed artworks and was commissioned by various churches and monasteries in Spain.

In the 18th century, Francisco Ganas was a prominent Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was born in Cádiz in 1680 and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname GANAS was Miguel Ganas, a Spanish writer and journalist who was born in Madrid in 1820. He was an influential figure in the literary circles of his time and wrote extensively on social and political issues.

Throughout history, the surname GANAS has been associated with various place names and locations in Spain, such as the town of Ganas in the province of Seville, and the municipality of Ganas de Bárcena in the province of León.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganas

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

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 Ganas 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 Ganas 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 Ganas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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