Explore the Family Name Garron
The meaning of Garron
1. Variant of Garren, a surname of German origin. 2. English (Lancashire; of French Huguenot origin): variant of Garon. 3. French: variant of Garon 1.
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How common is the last name Garron in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Garron, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,876th in terms of frequency, with 634 individuals identified as carrying this last name, or 0.24 per 100,000 people. A decade later, it had slipped in rank to 37,899th, with 586 individuals bearing the Garron name, representing a -11.88% change in rank, and a decrease of -7.57% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #37,899 | -11.88% |
| Count | 634 | 586 | -7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garron
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts among those with the surname Garron. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 73.50% in 2000 to 70.48% in 2010, while the proportion identifying as Black increased from 16.88% to 19.97%. Similarly, a small increase was observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which grew from 0% to 1.54% over the same period. However, the percentage of those reporting multiple races declined slightly from 3.31% to 2.9%, and there was also a small decrease in the Hispanic category, from 5.68% in 2000 to 5.12% in 2010. No Garrons identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.5% | 70.48% | -4.11% |
| Black | 16.88% | 19.97% | 18.31% |
| Hispanic | 5.68% | 5.12% | -9.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.31% | 2.9% | -12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |