Explore the Family Name Granholm
The meaning of Granholm
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements gran ‘spruce’ + holm ‘island’. This surname is also common in Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Alf, Erik, Lars, Lasse, Nels.
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How common is the last name Granholm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Granholm has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 41859 in 2000 to 41728 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.31%. In terms of count, there were 489 individuals with the surname Granholm in 2000 and this number increased by 6.54% to 521 in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #41,728 | 0.31% |
| Count | 489 | 521 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granholm
The ethnicity associated with the surname Granholm also showed some change over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 95.50% of the individuals with the surname Granholm identified as White and this proportion decreased slightly to 92.51% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.23% to 0 over the same period. There was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 1.43% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Additionally, new identifications emerged in 2010 with 1.73% of people identifying as Hispanic and another 1.73% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. No individuals with the surname Granholm identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 92.51% | -3.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 2.69% | 88.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |