Explore the Family Name Graner
The meaning of Graner
1. German (Gräner): variant of Greiner. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Grana (Saxony-Anhalt) or Gran (Hungary). 3. French: southern variant of Granier. Alternatively, in Alsace, a surname of German origin (see above).
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How common is the last name Graner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graner has seen a shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 28,790 and by 2010, the ranking had dropped to 31,873 which is a decrease of around 10.71%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Graner surname also decreased from 778 in 2000 to 724 in 2010, a drop of approximately 6.94%. This change also affected the proportion per 100k people, with a decline from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010, showing a downward trend of about 13.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #31,873 | -10.71% |
| Count | 778 | 724 | -6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.25 | -13.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes as well. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the Graner surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, those identifying as white still made up the majority, with 94.47% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 93.51% in 2010. The percentage of people with the Graner surname who identified as Hispanic saw a significant drop from 3.21% in 2000 to just 1.52% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as black or of two or more races saw considerable increases. Black representation doubled from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. Similarly, those representing two or more races increased from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.51% | -1.02% |
| Black | 1.16% | 2.49% | 114.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.66% | 115.58% |
| Hispanic | 3.21% | 1.52% | -52.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |