Explore the Family Name Gradwohl
The meaning of Gradwohl
German: variant of Grathwohl. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Gradwohl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gradwohl witnessed a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the position of 63,632, but fell slightly to rank 64,559 in 2010 - a modest drop of 1.46%. Despite this, the number of people bearing this surname grew from 293 to 308 within the same period, marking an increase of 5.12%. However, when looked at in terms of proportion per 100k people, there was a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,559 | -1.46% |
| Count | 293 | 308 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gradwohl
When considering the ethnic identity tied to the surname Gradwohl, again based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.56% of individuals with this last name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.45% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity also saw a reduction from 3.41% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those who identify as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no reported change, remaining constant over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 95.45% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 3.25% | -4.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |