2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gandre
A surname of French origin likely derived from the word "gander" meaning goose.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Gandre. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gandre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Gandre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gandre, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.9%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gandre
The surname GANDRE is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the Normandy region of northwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "gandre," which referred to a wild goose or a gander. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone who had characteristics reminiscent of a gander, such as a distinctive walk or behavior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GANDRE surname can be found in the "Livre Terrier de Louviers," a medieval land register compiled in 1471 for the town of Louviers in Normandy. This document mentions a certain "Jehan Gandre," suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the GANDRE surname appears to have spread beyond Normandy, with records indicating its presence in other parts of northern France. For instance, a certain "Nicolas Gandre" is mentioned in the parish registers of Amiens, a city in the historical province of Picardy, in 1582.
The GANDRE surname also found its way into historical records in other countries, likely due to migration and travel. In England, the earliest known record dates back to 1592, when a "John Gandre" was listed in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Sandwich, Kent.
Over the centuries, various notable individuals have borne the GANDRE surname. One such figure was Jean-Baptiste Gandre (1733-1799), a French architect who was active during the Neoclassical period and worked on several notable buildings in Paris.
Another prominent bearer of the GANDRE name was Louis-Philippe Gandre (1789-1862), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the July Monarchy.
In the field of literature, the name GANDRE is associated with Pierre-Paul Gandre (1880-1957), a French poet and essayist who was part of the Symbolist movement.
The world of sports also had its share of GANDRE representatives, such as Paul Gandre (1913-1995), a French cyclist who competed in the Tour de France during the 1930s and 1940s.
Finally, mention should be made of Pierre-Adrien Gandre (1919-2005), a French engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of the Aérotrain, an experimental high-speed ground transportation system.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gandre
Among Census respondents with the surname Gandre, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.9%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Gandre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gandre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.2% · 82
- Asian and Pacific Islander11.9% · 12
- Two or more races5.0% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gandre
Gandre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 9,276 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 9,276 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gandre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gandre bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Gandre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gandre?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Gandre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Gandre?
Gandre ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Gandre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gandre.
Has Gandre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gandre went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Gandre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gandre, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (11.9%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gandre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.2% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gandre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (11.9%), Two or More Races (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gandre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gandre mean?
A surname of French origin likely derived from the word "gander" meaning goose. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gandre (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Gandre?
If you just want to know how many people are called Gandre, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.