Explore the Family Name Graney
The meaning of Graney
1. Irish (Galway, Cork, and Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Raighne ‘son of Raighne’, a pet form of Raghnall. It has sometimes been changed to Grant. See also Rainey. 2. Possibly an altered form of Swiss German Gräni, unexplained.
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How common is the last name Graney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Graney has seen some fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Graney ranked as the 18,120th most common surname in the United States, but it fell slightly to 18,137th in 2010, a marginal decrease of 0.09%. Despite this shift in rank, the total count of individuals with the surname Graney actually increased by 8.25% over the same period, from 1,418 to 1,535. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.53 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,120 | #18,137 | -0.09% |
| Count | 1,418 | 1,535 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.52 | -1.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graney
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Graney identified as White, at 95.06% in 2000 and 94.20% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.90%. The second-largest ethnicity group was Hispanic, which saw growth from 1.48% to 2.28%, an increase of 54.05%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders also grew from 0.63% to 0.85%, a 34.92% increase. Individuals who identified as having two or more races increased modestly from 1.34% to 1.50%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.48% to 1.17%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 94.2% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.28% | 54.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.5% | 11.94% |
| Black | 1.48% | 1.17% | -20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.85% | 34.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |