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

Ganoza, 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 Ganoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganoza in America

Ganoza is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganoza surname appeared 173 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 Ganoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganoza 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 Ganoza

The surname Ganoza has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, tracing back to the early 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Basque word "ganoza," which translates to "high plains" or "elevated pasture." This etymology suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who lived or worked in mountainous or hilly areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ganoza name can be found in the parish records of the village of Laguardia in the Basque Country, dated 1532. The entry refers to a certain Juan de Ganoza, a landowner and farmer. Over the following centuries, variations in spelling, such as Gañoza and Ganosa, can be found in various municipal archives and church records throughout the region.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Ganoza surname was Pedro de Ganoza, a Basque merchant and explorer who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas. His voyages to the New World contributed to the spread of the name across the Atlantic, particularly in regions with significant Spanish colonial influence.

Another individual of historical significance was María Josefa Ganoza y Ramírez, a prominent Peruvian poet and activist born in 1772. Her poetry often reflected the struggles of her time and advocated for women's rights and social reform. Her works were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Ganoza name gained further prominence with the birth of Miguel de Ganoza y Arana (1818-1892), a Peruvian military leader and politician who played a pivotal role in the Peruvian Civil War of 1854-1855. He served as the Minister of War and held various other high-ranking positions throughout his career.

Another noteworthy figure was Emilio Ganoza Patri (1866-1934), a renowned Peruvian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Lima, including the Palacio de la Exposición and the Palacio de Justicia. His architectural style blended neoclassical elements with indigenous influences, leaving a lasting legacy in Peru's urban landscape.

While the Ganoza surname is most prevalent in Spain, Peru, and other parts of Latin America, it can also be found in various parts of the world due to migration patterns and historical events, reflecting the diverse and far-reaching origins of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganoza

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

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

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