Explore the Family Name Grable
The meaning of Grable
South German (Gräble): occupational name for a grave or ditch digger, from an agent noun from Middle High German graben ‘ditch’; in some cases the name may be topographic, denoting someone who lived by a ditch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grable in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grable saw a slight drop in rank from 9317 in 2000 to 9983 in 2010, marking a decrease of 7.15%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased slightly from 3212 to 3231 over the same period, a growth of 0.59%. The proportion of people named Grable per 100,000 decreased by 7.56% from 1.19 to 1.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,317 | #9,983 | -7.15% |
| Count | 3,212 | 3,231 | 0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.19 | 1.1 | -7.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grable
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the largest percentage with this surname, although their proportion dropped slightly from 86.77% to 85.82%. The Black population with this surname rose slightly from 8.53% to 9.07%, while the Hispanic representation also increased from 2.4% to 3.03%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.5% to 0.65% and American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased from 0.28% to 0.31%. The only group to see a decrease were those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.53% to 1.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.77% | 85.82% | -1.09% |
| Black | 8.53% | 9.07% | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.03% | 26.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.11% | -27.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.65% | 30% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.31% | 10.71% |