Explore the Family Name Gradney
The meaning of Gradney
Probably English: unexplained. This surname is most common in TX and LA. It is found mainly among African Americans. Some characteristic forenames: French Prosper.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gradney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gradney has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,093 and fell to 38,265 in 2010, marking a change of -6.02%. The count also decreased slightly from 587 to 579, a change of -1.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, marking a decrease by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #38,265 | -6.02% |
| Count | 587 | 579 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradney
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gradney. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. There was a 14.37% increase in individuals identifying as White, going from 13.29% to 15.20%, and a significant 167.93% increase among those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.90% to 7.77%. However, there was a decrease in those identifying as Black from 74.28% to 69.60% (-6.30%), and those identifying as two or more races went down from 7.67% to 6.39% (-16.69%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.28% | 69.6% | -6.3% |
| White | 13.29% | 15.2% | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 7.77% | 167.93% |
| Two or More Races | 7.67% | 6.39% | -16.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |