Explore the Family Name Grala
The meaning of Grala
Polish (rarely Grała): nickname for a musician, derived from grać ‘to play a musical instrument’. Compare Gralla. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bronislaw, Jolanta.
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How common is the last name Grala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grala has seen a small decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725th most common name, but by 2010, it dropped to 74,608th, marking a change of -10.16%. The count of people with this surname also decreased slightly during this time period from 272 to 259, representing a -4.78% change. Meanwhile, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped from 0.1 to 0.09, a -10.0% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #74,608 | -10.16% |
| Count | 272 | 259 | -4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grala
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Grala surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 96.69% in 2000 to 94.59% in 2010. Interestingly, there has been a new emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races, registering at 2.70% in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.59% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |