Explore the Family Name Gram
The meaning of Gram
1. Danish: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Gram, from gråt ‘gray’ + Old Danish hēm ‘farmstead’. 2. South German: nickname for an irascible man, from Middle High German gram ‘angry’. 3. South German: habitational name from any of the places called Gram or Grammen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Hilmar, Holger, Maren.
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How common is the last name Gram in the United States?
The surname Gram, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 13,098 in terms of general use, but by 2010, it had slipped to a ranking of 14,881, representing a 13.61% decline. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 2,142 people in 2000 to 1,988 people in 2010, marking a 7.19% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion of individuals named Gram per 100,000 people decreased by 15.19% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,098 | #14,881 | -13.61% |
| Count | 2,142 | 1,988 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.67 | -15.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gram
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Gram surname, census data reveals a number of shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the largest group identifying as Gram remained those of White ethnicity, increasing slightly from 76.70% to 76.91%, there were notable changes among other groups. For instance, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.98% to 1.06%. The proportion of Grams who identified with two or more races rose from 1.68% to 1.86%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a 14.73% increase, growing from 2.24% to 2.57%. However, those identifying as Black decreased from 18.11% to 17.15%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation rose significantly from 0.28% to 0.45%, indicating a 60.71% increase. This information is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.7% | 76.91% | 0.27% |
| Black | 18.11% | 17.15% | -5.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.57% | 14.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.86% | 10.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.98% | 1.06% | 8.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.45% | 60.71% |