Explore the Family Name Granier
The meaning of Granier
French: occupational name for a grain merchant (from Latin granarius), or a topographic name for someone who lived by a granary (from Latin granarium) or a metonymic occupational name for someone who supervised or owned one. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Emile, Marcel, Nemour, Pierre, Thierry.
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How common is the last name Granier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Granier has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 24,162nd in terms of prevalence, however, by 2010 it had improved its standing to place at 20,574th, displaying an increase of 14.85%. The number of individuals bearing the name also witnessed a significant growth of 32.37%, rising from 973 people in 2000 to 1,288 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Granier surname per 100,000 individuals rose by 22.22% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,162 | #20,574 | 14.85% |
| Count | 973 | 1,288 | 32.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.44 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granier
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal insights into the diversity among individuals bearing the Granier surname. As of 2010, the majority of those with this surname identified as White, making up nearly 91.93% of the total, a slight decrease from the 92.50% recorded in 2000. Approximately 4.66% of Graniers identified as Hispanic, which was an increase from the 3.6% recorded ten years earlier. An increase was also observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease. There was also a small percentage (0.39%) of Graniers who reported American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnicity for the first time in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 91.93% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.66% | 29.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.77% | 1.24% | -55.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.78% | 8.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |