Explore the Family Name Grandon
The meaning of Grandon
English: probably a variant of Crandon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grandon in the United States?
The surname Grandon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 34,599th most common name in the 2000 census, it dropped to 38,103rd in 2010, representing a decrease of 10.13 percent. The number of individuals identifying with this surname also decreased from 619 to 582 during the same period, marking a reduction of 5.98 percent. In terms of proportion per 100k, there was a 13.04 percent decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,599 | #38,103 | -10.13% |
| Count | 619 | 582 | -5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grandon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports some changes for the surname Grandon between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant increase (239.51 percent) in those claiming two or more races, increasing from 0.81 percent to 2.75 percent. Those identifying as Hispanic also increased by 12.75 percent, moving from 5.49 percent to 6.19 percent. However, there were declines in other ethnic identities. The percentage of White Grandons fell by 1.74 percent, while Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 28.97 percent. It is noteworthy that no Grandons identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.28% | 89.69% | -1.74% |
| Hispanic | 5.49% | 6.19% | 12.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 2.75% | 239.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.03% | -28.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |