Explore the Family Name Gandrud
The meaning of Gandrud
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in Hallingdal, gand ‘narrow and low ridge portruding from a hill’ + Old Norse ruth ‘clearing’.
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How common is the last name Gandrud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Gandrud surname has seen slight changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 91,801st in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 99,378th — a decrease of 8.25%. The actual count of people bearing the surname also fell from 186 in 2000 to 182 in 2010, marking a 2.15% decrease. This resulted in a drop of the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.07 to 0.06, further reinforcing the trend of declining popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #99,378 | -8.25% |
| Count | 186 | 182 | -2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gandrud
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gandrud surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.85% of those with the Gandrud surname identified as White, but by 2010 this proportion had slightly decreased to 96.15%, showing a minor change of -1.74%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 shows a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Gandrud surname bearers, at 2.75%. There were no significant changes or appearances in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.15% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |