Explore the Family Name Garrod
The meaning of Garrod
English: variant of Garrett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garrod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Garrod surname has seen a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,106 among all surnames and decreased to a rank of 38,850 in 2010—a drop of 10.66%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 608 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, marking a reduction of 6.58%. Accordingly, the proportion of the Garrod surname per 100,000 people contracted by 17.39%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,106 | #38,850 | -10.66% |
| Count | 608 | 568 | -6.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garrod
Concerning ethnic identity, the Garrod surname showed some shifts as well, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Most notably, there was no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicity linked to this surname in 2000, but by 2010, 0.88% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of people identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.47% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. However, the majority of people with the Garrod surname identify as White, which increased slightly from 95.07% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic ethnicity nearly doubled, rising from 0.99% to 1.76%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.25% | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 1.76% | -28.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.76% | 77.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |