Explore the Family Name Grahn
The meaning of Grahn
1. Swedish: variant of Gran, from an ornamental spelling of gran ‘Norway spruce’. It is also found in Finland. 2. German (also Grähn): nickname from Middle High German gran ‘scarlet’. 3. German: habitational name from Grana in Saxony-Anhalt or from Gran in Hungary. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Gunhild, Lars.
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How common is the last name Grahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grahn has decreased in popularity over time. In 2000, it ranked 19,806, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 22,543 indicating a shift of -13.82%. The count of individuals with this last name also declined from 1,257 to 1,140, marking a decrease of 9.31%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people possessing the surname Grahn reduced by 17.02% from 0.47 to 0.39 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,806 | #22,543 | -13.82% |
| Count | 1,257 | 1,140 | -9.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.39 | -17.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grahn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grahn as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly White, accounting for 93.87% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 94.39% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a minor increase from 1.83% to 2.02%, and those identifying as Black increased marginally from 1.19% to 1.23%. Individuals who identify as two or more races decreased from 1.91% to 1.40% over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 94.39% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.02% | 10.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.4% | -26.7% |
| Black | 1.19% | 1.23% | 3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |