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

Gantes, 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 Gantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gantes in America

Gantes is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gantes surname appeared 157 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 Gantes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gantes 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 Gantes

The surname Gantes has its origins in the Spanish region of Galicia, tracing back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Galician word "gantes," which means "gloves" or "mittens." This connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to a profession or trade involving the production or sale of gloves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gantes surname can be found in the records of the Parish of San Pedro de Ordes in La Coruña, Galicia, where a certain Juan Gantes was mentioned in 1497. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Gantes surname appears in various historical documents from Galicia, including municipal records and census data. A notable example is the mention of a Rodrigo Gantes, a landowner in the town of Pontevedra, in a document dated 1532.

As the Gantes family spread across Spain and the New World, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Gantez, Gantés, and Gantis. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages.

In the 17th century, the Gantes surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan Antonio Gantes (1635-1701), a renowned Spanish painter from Seville. His works adorned numerous churches and monasteries in Andalusia, and he is considered a master of the Baroque style.

Another notable figure with the Gantes surname was Sebastián Gantes (1790-1864), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as a senator and governor of the state of Puebla. He played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Mexico during the turbulent years following its independence.

Moving into the 19th century, the Gantes surname continued to appear in various contexts. For example, José María Gantes (1819-1892) was a Cuban poet and journalist who contributed to the literary and cultural scene of his time.

In the 20th century, the name Gantes gained international recognition through the accomplishments of Carlos Gantes (1920-2008), an Argentine writer and journalist. His works, which explored themes of social justice and human rights, earned him numerous awards and accolades.

Throughout its history, the Gantes surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultures and experiences that have shaped its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gantes

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

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

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