Explore the Family Name Granderson
The meaning of Granderson
Scottish: variant of Grandison.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Granderson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Granderson has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19865 in popularity with a count of approximately 1252 individuals possessing this name. By 2010, the ranking improved to 18819, marking a 5.27% shift in popularity rank. The number of people with the Granderson surname also notably increased to 1455, reflecting a significant 16.21% growth within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,865 | #18,819 | 5.27% |
| Count | 1,252 | 1,455 | 16.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granderson
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Granderson surname shows interesting trends according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Amongst those bearing the Granderson surname, a significant percentage identify as Black (77.39% in 2010, down slightly from 78.75% in 2000). The White ethnic group follows at 17.04%, showing a negligible decrease from 17.09% in 2000. There was a noticeable 71.59% increase in those identifying as Hispanic over the decade, albeit starting from a small base of 0.88% in 2000. Data for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either suppressed or not applicable. Notably, individuals identifying as Two or more races grew by 38.97% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.75% | 77.39% | -1.73% |
| White | 17.09% | 17.04% | -0.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 3.78% | 38.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.51% | 71.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |