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

Gnad, 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 Gnad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gnad in America

Gnad is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gnad surname appeared 143 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 Gnad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gnad 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 Gnad

The surname GNAD originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "gnat," which means "grace" or "mercy." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GNAD surname appears in the Wittenberg church records from 1547, where a certain Johann GNAD is mentioned. Another early reference is found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans GNAD is listed in 1572.

During the 17th century, the GNAD name spread to other parts of Germany, and some variations in spelling emerged, such as Gnaad and Gnadt. In 1639, a notable figure named Friedrich GNAD (1592-1671) was born in Saxony. He was a renowned theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on religious themes.

The 18th century saw the GNAD surname gaining prominence in the arts and literature. Johann Christian GNAD (1713-1781) was a celebrated composer and organist from Thuringia, known for his contributions to the development of the German baroque style. Meanwhile, in the literary sphere, Christoph Friedrich GNAD (1745-1807) was a respected poet and playwright from Saxony.

As the 19th century unfolded, the GNAD name continued to be associated with notable individuals. One such figure was Theodor GNAD (1826-1892), a prominent architect from Bavaria who designed several landmark buildings in Munich and other cities across southern Germany.

Another remarkable individual bearing the GNAD surname was Emilie GNAD (1868-1945), a pioneering chemist from Saxony. She made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry and was one of the first women to receive a doctorate in chemistry from a German university.

While the GNAD surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its historical origins and connections to German culture and language remain deeply ingrained in its etymology and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gnad

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

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

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