Explore the Family Name Grabau
The meaning of Grabau
German: habitational name from any of several places in north and eastern Germany named Grabau, from Slavic grab ‘hornbeam’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Grabau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grabau has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,059th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 31,960th position, marking an upward shift of 0.31%. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also grew from 679 in 2000 to 722 in 2010, indicating a 6.33% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname saw a slight decrease of 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #31,960 | 0.31% |
| Count | 679 | 722 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grabau
The ethnicity associated with the surname Grabau, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some shifts as well. In 2000, nearly all (97.79%) of the Grabau surname holders identified as White, but this percentage dropped to 96.40% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Grabau surname increased notably from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 59.86%. Interestingly, in 2010, there emerged a small percentage (0.83%) of Asian/Pacific Islanders holding the Grabau surname, which was not recorded in 2000. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.4% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.35% | 59.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |