Explore the Family Name Girod
The meaning of Girod
French: variant of Giraud. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Alain, Chantal, Jacques, Olivier, Romain.
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How common is the last name Girod in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Girod has seen a significant increase. In 2000, Girod was ranked 20,367 in popularity and by 2010, it had risen to 16,876, marking an impressive 17.14% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,213 in 2000 to 1,689 in 2010, a substantial growth of 39.24%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of those carrying the Girod surname increased by 26.67%, moving from 0.45 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,367 | #16,876 | 17.14% |
| Count | 1,213 | 1,689 | 39.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.57 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girod
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Girod identify as White, with a slight increase from 86.56% in 2000 to 88.57% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 5.72%, while the number of Girods identifying as Black decreased by 22.88%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were new entries of Girods identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at less than 1%. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as two or more races fell by 46.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.56% | 88.57% | 2.32% |
| Black | 7.91% | 6.1% | -22.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.14% | 5.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.71% | -46.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |