Explore the Family Name Granite
The meaning of Granite
Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Granit: from German Granit ‘granite’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Granite in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Granite has seen a mild shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Granite was ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname in the United States with a recorded 255 individuals bearing the name. A decade later in 2010, the ranking dropped to 78,567 and the count decreased by approximately 4.71% to 243 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 11.11% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #78,567 | -10.08% |
| Count | 255 | 243 | -4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granite
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Granite identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase of 0.60% in this group, rising from 94.90% to 95.47%. The category of "Two or more races" also saw an increase, up by 4.73% from 2.75% to 2.88%. There were no significant changes in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at 0 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 95.47% | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 2.88% | 4.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |