Explore the Family Name Gradel
The meaning of Gradel
German: 1. (also Grädel): variant of Grad. 2. in Bavaria and Austria, from a pet form of the personal name Pankratz.
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How common is the last name Gradel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gradel has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gradel ranked 49,767 in popularity with 396 individuals carrying the surname, representing about 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it dropped to rank 63,068, with only 317 individuals identified by this surname, or roughly 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity of 26.73% and a count reduction of 19.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #63,068 | -26.73% |
| Count | 396 | 317 | -19.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals bearing the surname Gradel identify as White, at 96.46% in 2000 and 96.21% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.26%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods. However, there was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races under the Gradel surname appeared in the 2010 census, accounting for 2.21% of the population, a change from zero in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 96.21% | -0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |