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

Ganzon, 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 Ganzon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganzon in America

Ganzon is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganzon surname appeared 192 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 Ganzon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ganzon 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 Ganzon

The surname GANZON originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "ganzo," which means "goose" or "gander." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who resembled or had some association with these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GANZON surname can be found in the Philippine Census of 1591, where it is listed as a family name in the town of Taal, Batangas. This region, located in the southwestern part of Luzon Island, was one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the Philippines.

In the 17th century, the GANZON name appeared in various historical documents and records maintained by the Spanish colonial authorities. For example, a man named Juan GANZON was listed as a landowner in the Taal area in 1658, indicating that the family had established itself as part of the local elite.

During the 18th century, the GANZON surname spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Bicol and Visayas. One notable figure from this period was Pedro GANZON (1701-1775), a wealthy landowner and trader from the town of Daraga, Albay. He was known for his successful business ventures and his support for the local church.

In the 19th century, the GANZON family continued to hold prominent positions in various parts of the Philippines. One notable example was José GANZON (1812-1887), a lawyer and politician from Iloilo City who served as a member of the Spanish Cortes (parliament) and advocated for Philippine representation in the government.

Another historically significant figure was Mariano GANZON (1865-1941), a Filipino general who fought against the American forces during the Philippine-American War. He was captured in 1901 but later pardoned and became a respected leader in his community.

Throughout its history, the GANZON surname has been associated with various professions and industries, including law, politics, agriculture, and business. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, the name has become an integral part of Philippine culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganzon

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

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

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