Explore the Family Name Grabb
The meaning of Grabb
Altered form of North German Krabbe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grabb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grabb has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,219 in popularity with a count of 239 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 83,541 with only 225 individuals carrying the surname, marking an 11.06% decrease in rank and a 5.86% decrease in count. This change also led to a minor decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #83,541 | -11.06% |
| Count | 239 | 225 | -5.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grabb
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Grabb are white, with percentages increasing from 91.21% in 2000 to 94.67% in 2010. The percentage of Grabbs who identified as Hispanic decreased significantly during the same period, from 5.02% to 3.11%, marking a 38.05% change. There were no recorded changes in the other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.21% | 94.67% | 3.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.02% | 3.11% | -38.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |