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

Ganatra, 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 Ganatra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganatra in America

Ganatra is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganatra surname appeared 283 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 Ganatra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganatra 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 Ganatra

The surname "GANATRA" has its origins in India, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century in the region. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ganatra," which means a group or community of people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GANATRA" can be found in the census records of the town of Rajkot, Gujarat, from the year 1672. The name appeared as "Ganathra," which was likely an early spelling variation. Another variation, "Ganatriya," was found in a manuscript from the same region dating back to the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name "GANATRA" was documented in the land registry records of the village of Dholka, near Ahmedabad. This suggests that the family had established roots in the area and held land ownership.

During the British colonial period in India, several individuals with the surname "GANATRA" served in administrative roles within the colonial government. One notable figure was Ravi Ganatra, born in 1785, who worked as a clerk in the East India Company's office in Surat.

Another individual of historical significance was Bhagwandas Ganatra, born in 1842, who was a prominent merchant and philanthropist in the city of Vadodara. He was known for his contributions to educational institutions and charitable organizations.

In the 20th century, Jayendra Ganatra, born in 1920, was a renowned artist and sculptor from Gujarat. His works were exhibited in various art galleries across India and received critical acclaim.

Lalita Ganatra, born in 1935, was a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer. She was instrumental in preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of Gujarat.

Another notable figure was Vasant Ganatra, born in 1948, who was a pioneering environmentalist and conservationist. He played a crucial role in establishing several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat.

While the name "GANATRA" has its roots in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the name's deep connections to the state of Gujarat and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganatra

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

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

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