Explore the Family Name Grahl
The meaning of Grahl
1. German: nickname from Middle Low German gral ‘angry’ and grāl ‘noise, splendor, loud merrymaking, tournament games’. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Kral ‘king’. Compare Krahl. 3. German: habitational name from Graal in Mecklenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Friedrich, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Grahl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grahl exhibited a marginal decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,227th most popular surname and this dropped slightly to 32,710th place by 2010, representing a -1.5% change. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 674 to 702, marking a 4.15% increase. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion decreased by 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #32,710 | -1.5% |
| Count | 674 | 702 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grahl
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts. While there were no recorded Grahl individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of 59.55%. The majority of Grahls identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.33% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Grahl surname increased significantly from 1.04% to 3.13%, showing a 200.96% change. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals reported with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 94.44% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 3.13% | 200.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.42% | 59.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |