Explore the Family Name Granja
The meaning of Granja
Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Spain and Portugal called (La) Granja or (A) Granxa ‘farm’, from French or Occitan grange (from vulgar Latin granica), or from Latin grania.
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How common is the last name Granja in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Granja has seen a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved up from 44,430th place in 2000 to 43,885th place in 2010, marking a 1.23% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 7.68%, from 456 in 2000 to 491 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #43,885 | 1.23% |
| Count | 456 | 491 | 7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granja
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Granja has shown some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped significantly by 24.77% from 17.32% to 13.03%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity associated with this surname saw an increase, growing by 5.56% from 81.8% to 86.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.8% | 86.35% | 5.56% |
| White | 17.32% | 13.03% | -24.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |