Explore the Family Name Grahovac
The meaning of Grahovac
Serbian and Croatian: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Grahovo, named with grah ‘beans’. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Milan, Jure, Milos, Zlatko.
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How common is the last name Grahovac in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grahovac has shown a slight surge in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 63,812th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 62,189th position, reflecting a 2.54% increase in rank. In terms of count, the number of people with the Grahovac surname grew from 292 to 322 over the same period, marking a 10.27% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #62,189 | 2.54% |
| Count | 292 | 322 | 10.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grahovac
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Grahovac surname identify as White, with 94.52% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.41% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased from 3.08% to 2.17%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a small increase from 2.40% to 2.48%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Grahovac surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 94.41% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 2.48% | 3.33% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 2.17% | -29.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |