Explore the Family Name Gradwell
The meaning of Gradwell
1. English (Lancashire): from an unidentified place which is called Gradale in medieval documents, apparently lying in Blackburn hundred (Lancashire). 2. English: in southern England, it is unclear whether the name has any connection with the Lancashire surname. It may instead be a variant of Gladwell with dissimilation of l-l to r-l. 3. Probably an Americanized form of German Grathwohl.
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How common is the last name Gradwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gradwell experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gradwell ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010, it fell slightly to the 69,579th position, showing a decrease of 4.67%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 278 to 282 within the same time frame, marking a growth of 1.44%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,579 | -4.67% |
| Count | 278 | 282 | 1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradwell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gradwell predominantly leans towards White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 98.20% of individuals with the Gradwell surname were identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 97.16% by 2010, indicating a minor shift of -1.06%. The records for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and showed no individuals associated with these categories during the census years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.16% | -1.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |