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

Ganuza, 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 Ganuza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganuza in America

Ganuza is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganuza surname appeared 139 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 Ganuza.

The history of the last name Ganuza

The surname Ganuza has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "ganue" or "gane," which means "top" or "summit," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a hilltop or mountainous area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ganuza can be found in the Becerro General de Navarra, a census of landowners in the Kingdom of Navarre, which dates back to the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Ganuza, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

During the 16th century, the Ganuza family played a prominent role in the political and military affairs of the region. Notably, Juan de Ganuza (1530-1597) was a Spanish military officer who served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1591 to 1593.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Ganuza (1620-1684) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

The 18th century saw the rise of another notable figure, Manuel de Ganuza (1740-1808), who was a Spanish military officer and politician. He served as the Governor of Cuba from 1796 to 1799 and played a significant role in the defense of the island against British and French forces during the French Revolutionary Wars.

In the 19th century, Eugenio Ganuza (1825-1890) was a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice and Interior Affairs during the reign of King Alfonso XII.

Over the centuries, variations of the name Ganuza have emerged, such as Ganuza, Ganoza, and Ganusa, reflecting regional linguistic differences and spelling conventions. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, such as Ganuza in the province of Navarre, further reinforcing its connection to the Basque region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganuza

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

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

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