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

Ghant, 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 Ghant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ghant in America

Ghant is the 55741st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ghant surname appeared 368 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 Ghant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ghant 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 Ghant

The surname Ghant has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'geat,' meaning a gate or door, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent gate or entrance.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as 'Ghent.' This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a valuable glimpse into the distribution of surnames across England during that time.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing as 'Ghant' in various parts of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. This spelling variation likely stems from the regional dialects and adaptations of the original Old English word.

One notable figure bearing the Ghant surname was Sir John Ghant, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he held substantial estates in Warwickshire and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another individual of note was William Ghant, born in 1562 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of a local parish church for over three decades.

In the 17th century, the name Ghant appeared in several parish records in the county of Somerset, possibly related to the village of Gaunts Earthcott, which may have derived its name from an early bearer of the Ghant surname.

One of the more illustrious individuals with this surname was Sir Thomas Ghant, a military commander who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Born in 1610 in Oxfordshire, he played a pivotal role in several key battles and was knighted for his service in 1645.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Ghant, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire. She was a renowned author and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime, contributing to the literary culture of the 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ghant

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

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

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