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

Gante, 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 Gante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gante in America

Gante is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gante surname appeared 305 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 Gante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gante 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 Gante

The surname Gante is believed to have originated in Spain and is derived from the Spanish word "guante," which means "glove." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked as a glove maker or seller.

The earliest known record of the surname Gante can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Andalusia, Spain. It is possible that the name originated in this area, although it later spread to other parts of the country.

In the 16th century, the name Gante appeared in several historical documents, including municipal records and census reports in various Spanish cities. This indicates that the surname had established itself as a recognizable family name during this period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Gante was Juan de Gante, a Spanish military officer who served in the Reconquista campaigns against the Moors in the 15th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another prominent figure with the Gante surname was Pedro de Gante, a Spanish missionary who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in Mexico and contributed to the establishment of educational institutions for indigenous populations.

In the 17th century, the Gante surname appeared in various literary works and historical accounts, indicating its widespread use across Spain. One notable individual from this period was Miguel de Gante, a Spanish playwright and poet who gained recognition for his theatrical works.

The name Gante also has connections to certain place names in Spain. For example, there is a town called Gante in the province of Albacete, which may have influenced the surname's origin or contributed to its spread.

Other notable individuals with the Gante surname throughout history include Francisco de Gante, a 16th-century Spanish architect known for his work on numerous churches and cathedrals, and Juana de Gante, a 17th-century Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts.

While the surname Gante has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions, through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gante

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

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

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