Explore the Family Name Gradillas
The meaning of Gradillas
Spanish: plural form of Gradilla.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gradillas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gradillas has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gradillas ranked 40,552 in popularity with a count of 508 individuals carrying this surname, making up approximately 0.19 per 100,000 people. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank rose to 38,801 with an increase of 4.32% and the count went up to 569, marking a growth of 12.01%. The proportion of the population carrying this surname per 100k remained unchanged over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #38,801 | 4.32% |
| Count | 508 | 569 | 12.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradillas
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Gradillas also experienced some change between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Most notable was the representation within the Hispanic community which comprised 86.81% in 2000 but slightly decreased to 85.76% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identified as White increased from 11.61% to 12.65%. The Black community also saw representation in 2010 at 1.05%, where there was previously none in 2000. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, while no data was available for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.81% | 85.76% | -1.21% |
| White | 11.61% | 12.65% | 8.96% |
| Black | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |