Explore the Family Name Gramza
The meaning of Gramza
Polish: nickname for shambling person, from the dialect word gramza ‘shambling’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ludwik, Zygmund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gramza in the United States?
The surname Gramza, as of the Decennial U.S. Census data, has demonstrated a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,448th in popularity and by 2010, it had climbed to 40,610th, representing a 2.02% change. The count of people with this surname also rose from 495 to 538 during the same period, an increase of 8.69%. However, the proportion of individuals named Gramza per 100,000 remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,448 | #40,610 | 2.02% |
| Count | 495 | 538 | 8.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gramza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Gramza identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.36% in this group between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the percentage of Gramzas identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races showed a small increase, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero. It's important to note that some data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 96.65% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |