Explore the Family Name Grandin
The meaning of Grandin
1. French: nickname from a diminutive of Grand ‘big, tall’. 2. Italian: from a derivative of Grande.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grandin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grandin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grandin ranked 52,827 in name popularity with a count of 368 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 55,841, with the count virtually unchanged at 367. This equates to a popularity change rate of -5.71 and a count change of -0.27. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 14.29, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #55,841 | -5.71% |
| Count | 368 | 367 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grandin
The ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Grandin also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 14.21%, while representation among those claiming two or more races increased by 38.25%. Individuals identifying as White dropped from 92.12% in 2000 to 85.83% in 2010, a change of -6.83%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 100.00%, and there was a substantial increase of 177.96% in the Black community. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 85.83% | -6.83% |
| Black | 2.45% | 6.81% | 177.96% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3% | 38.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.72% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 1.63% | -14.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |