Explore the Family Name Gramlich
The meaning of Gramlich
German (also Grämlich): nickname for an irascible person, from Middle High German gramelich, gremlich ‘angry, irascible’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gramlich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gramlich has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 18,298 to 18,703, marking a 2.21% shift. However, the count of people bearing this surname has increased by 5.08%, from 1,398 to 1,469 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people also decreased marginally by 3.85%, indicating that although more individuals bear the surname, it's not keeping pace with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,298 | #18,703 | -2.21% |
| Count | 1,398 | 1,469 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.5 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gramlich
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gramlich, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 96.35% to 95.64%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, growing from 0.36% to 0.88%. The Hispanic demographic also grew from 1.29% to 2.04%. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 30.57%. The percentages for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories remained the same, with no reported individuals in these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.64% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.04% | 58.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.09% | -30.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.88% | 144.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |