Explore the Family Name Graning
The meaning of Graning
German (Gräning): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Graning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graning saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 80,502nd most popular, with 219 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname had slipped to 87,663rd place, reflecting a drop of 8.9% in its ranking. The count of people with this surname also decreased by 3.2%, from 219 in 2000 to 212 in 2010. This indicates that the proportion of people named Graning per 100,000 population reduced by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #87,663 | -8.9% |
| Count | 219 | 212 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graning
In terms of ethnic identity, the Graning surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.09% of those carrying the Graning surname identified as White, dipping slightly to 99.06% in 2010. During both census periods, no individuals with the Graning surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.09% | 99.06% | -0.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |