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

Ganotisi, 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 Ganotisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganotisi in America

Ganotisi is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganotisi surname appeared 127 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 Ganotisi.

The history of the last name Ganotisi

The surname GANOTISI has its origins in Greece, dating back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the Greek island of Corfu, which was under Venetian rule for several centuries.

The name GANOTISI is derived from the Italian surname "Gannotti," which itself is a variation of the Italian word "gannire," meaning "to complain" or "to grumble." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been known for their grumbling or complaining nature.

Historical records from the Ionian Islands, including Corfu, indicate that the GANOTISI surname first appeared in the early 1800s, during the period of British rule over the islands. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by Greek families who had close ties with the Italian or Venetian communities on the island.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the GANOTISI surname was Petros GANOTISI, born in 1812 on the island of Corfu. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to use the surname in the following generations.

Another notable figure was Spyridon GANOTISI (1832-1904), a Greek military officer who fought in the Cretan Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Alexandros GANOTISI (1904-1978) was a renowned Greek architect who designed several notable buildings in Athens and other cities across Greece.

Maria GANOTISI (1920-2008), born in Corfu, was a celebrated Greek writer and poet, known for her work that explored themes of love, loss, and the experiences of women in Greek society.

Nikos GANOTISI (1945-2021) was a prominent Greek businessman and philanthropist, who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions in Greece.

While the GANOTISI surname is relatively uncommon outside of Greece, it has a rich history and legacy, with bearers of this name making notable contributions in various fields over the past two centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganotisi

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

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 Ganotisi 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.

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

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