Explore the Family Name De Grandis
The meaning of De Grandis
Italian (rarely Degrandis): patronymic from Grande. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the broader sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Grandi family’ (compare Grandi).
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How common is the last name De Grandis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Grandis has seen a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 62,046 to 65,066, indicating a decrease in its overall popularity. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 302 to 305, representing an increase of just under 1%. This slight rise suggests that while the surname may have dropped in rank, the number of individuals carrying it has not significantly diminished. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09%, pointing to a relative decline in use when compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #65,066 | -4.87% |
| Count | 302 | 305 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Grandis
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the same decade. The percentage of individuals with the De Grandis surname identifying as White decreased from 92.05% to 89.18%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased notably from 3.64% to 6.56%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 1.99% to 2.30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of De Grandis individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.99% in 2000. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.05% | 89.18% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 6.56% | 80.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.99% | 2.3% | 15.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |