Explore the Family Name De Grave
The meaning of De Grave
Flemish (also Degrave) and Dutch: variant of Dutch De Graaf ‘count’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Grave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Grave has steadily gained popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname advanced from 27,105 in 2000 to 26,695 in 2010, presenting an upward shift of 1.51%. Similarly, the count increased from 840 to 912 over the same period, marking an 8.57% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.31, indicating that although the surname has grown more common, its prevalence relative to other surnames has not changed significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #26,695 | 1.51% |
| Count | 840 | 912 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Grave
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for the De Grave surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.67% to 94.74%, a change of -2.00%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 62.58%, growing from 1.55% to 2.52%. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased, though more modestly, from 0.71% to 0.88% (a 23.94% change). The surname saw a new presence from those identifying with two or more races in 2010, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.74% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 2.52% | 62.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0.71% | 0.88% | 23.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |