How common is the Gana surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Gana in the United States.

Are there Gana soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Gana surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Gana means "Possibly derived from a Spanish or Portuguese word meaning 'desire' or 'will.'". It is of Spanish/Portuguese origin.

Descriptive

Possibly derived from a Spanish or Portuguese word meaning 'desire' or 'will.'

The surname may derive from Spanish 'gana' (desire, will) or Portuguese equivalents. It could also be a shortened form of a longer surname.

An uncommon surname with possible Iberian origins. The name may derive from a descriptive term.

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Spain, Portugal, and Spanish-speaking countries.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

4 soldiers with the Gana surname found in Civil War records.

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