Explore the Family Name Garrant
The meaning of Garrant
French: variant of Garrand and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this or of Garand. The surname Garrant is rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Emile.
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How common is the last name Garrant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garrant experienced a slightly decreased popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in popularity but dipped to 65,782 by 2010, marking a 1.31% decrease. However, the number of individuals with the Garrant surname increased by 5.24%, jumping from 286 in 2000 to 301 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of those named Garrant per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #65,782 | -1.31% |
| Count | 286 | 301 | 5.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garrant
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Garrant surname. The majority identify as White, with 84.97% in 2000 and 84.39% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.68%. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though there was a small decrease from 10.84% in 2000 to 10.30% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump of 52% between 2000 and 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, while the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races increased by 10.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.97% | 84.39% | -0.68% |
| Black | 10.84% | 10.3% | -4.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.66% | 52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.33% | 10.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |