Explore the Family Name Grall
The meaning of Grall
German: nickname for an irascible person, from Middle High German gral ‘angry, furious’. Compare Grahl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grall experienced a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,711th and held by 616 people, representing 0.23 per 100,000 of the population. By 2010, the surname had fallen to the 38,332nd spot with only 578 individuals bearing the name, resulting in a decrease to 0.2 per 100,000 of the population. This denotes changes of -10.43% in rank and -6.17% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #38,332 | -10.43% |
| Count | 616 | 578 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grall
Regarding ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Grall identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.64% and 94.12% respectively. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased from 0.97% to 0.87% during the same period. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also experienced a small drop from 1.3% to 1.21%. However, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.92% to 2.94%. No Gralls identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 94.12% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.92% | 2.94% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.21% | -6.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.87% | -10.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |