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

Ganoe, 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 Ganoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganoe in America

Ganoe is the 24531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganoe surname appeared 1,019 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 Ganoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganoe 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 Ganoe

The surname Ganoe is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "ganelon," which means "traitor" or "deceiver." This name likely referred to someone who was known for their deceptive or treacherous behavior.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ganoe surname can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a person named "Jehan Ganelon" living in the region of Normandy. The name also appears in some legal documents from the 14th century in the area around Paris.

During the Renaissance period, there are records of a family with the surname Ganoe residing in the town of Ganoe, located in the Champagne region of France. This place name is believed to be related to the surname, although the exact connection is unclear.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Pierre Ganoe (1602-1678) was a merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.

Another notable individual with the Ganoe surname was Jacques Ganoe (1725-1803), a French philosopher and writer who was a member of the Académie Française. He published several influential works on ethics and political theory.

During the 18th century, the Ganoe family expanded beyond France, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Jean-Baptiste Ganoe (1756-1832), who settled in Louisiana and became a successful plantation owner.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Alexandre Ganoe (1818-1892) was a French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

Despite its French origins, the Ganoe surname can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the name remains relatively uncommon compared to other surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganoe

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

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

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