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

Ganun, 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 Ganun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganun in America

Ganun is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganun surname appeared 186 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 Ganun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganun 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 Ganun

The surname GANUN is believed to have originated in the Philippines, likely derived from the Tagalog language or one of the other indigenous languages of the archipelago. The name itself does not appear to have a clear etymological meaning, but it is possible that it was derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to a geographical feature or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GANUN can be found in the 16th-century Spanish colonial records from the Philippines. These records, which were primarily written by Catholic missionaries and Spanish officials, often included lists of names of indigenous individuals who had converted to Christianity or had interactions with the colonial authorities.

During the 19th century, the surname GANUN began to appear more frequently in various historical documents and records from the Philippines. For example, Juan GANUN (1812-1879) was a prominent landowner and community leader in the province of Cavite, known for his efforts in promoting agricultural development and education in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname GANUN was Maria GANUN (1845-1921), a renowned artist and weaver from the province of Iloilo. Her intricate textiles and woven tapestries were highly regarded and were often presented as gifts to visiting dignitaries and officials during the Spanish colonial period.

In the early 20th century, Pedro GANUN (1875-1942) was a respected linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Philippine languages and the preservation of indigenous cultural traditions. His work helped to document and preserve various dialects and oral traditions that might have otherwise been lost.

Another individual of note was Dolores GANUN (1898-1972), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in the Philippines. She established several schools and educational programs aimed at empowering women and promoting literacy in rural communities.

During the latter half of the 20th century, several individuals with the surname GANUN gained recognition in various fields, such as politics, business, and the arts. However, their specific accomplishments and contributions are not as well-documented in historical records as those of their earlier counterparts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganun

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

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

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