Explore the Family Name Gralla
The meaning of Gralla
1. Polish (very rarely Grałła): German-influenced variant of Grala and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this. The surname Gralla is also found in Germany. 2. Jewish (from Poland): nickname name for a musician, of Polish origin (see Grala, compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isser, Izaak, Meyer, Simcha. German Heinz.
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How common is the last name Gralla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gralla has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 86657th most common surname with around 200 individuals bearing the name, giving a proportion of 0.07 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the count increased to 207, the ranking dropped to 89403rd most popular, which resulted in an overall popularity change of -3.17%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #89,403 | -3.17% |
| Count | 200 | 207 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gralla
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the majority of individuals with the Gralla surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98% of Grallas were White, decreasing slightly to 96.62% by 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or people of two or more races who bore this surname during both years. However, the Hispanic demographic showed a change, with 2.90% identifying as such in 2010 compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.62% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |