Explore the Family Name Grantland
The meaning of Grantland
English: habitational name from Grantland in Poughill, Devon, possibly so named from an Old English personal name Granta + Old English land ‘cultivated land, estate’. This surname is now extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Grantland in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grantland has seen a significant increase in the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 59,916 and by 2010 it had moved up to 54,752, showing an 8.62% rise in popularity. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased from 315 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, marking a 19.37% increase. For every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Grantland surname grew by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #54,752 | 8.62% |
| Count | 315 | 376 | 19.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grantland
In terms of ethnicity, based on the information provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the individuals with the Grantland surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this demographic, from 95.56% in 2000 to 93.35% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained almost constant, with a minimal decrease of 2.11%. Notably, in 2010, 3.19% of individuals with the Grantland surname identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 93.35% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.86% | -2.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |