Explore the Family Name Grapes
The meaning of Grapes
English (Norfolk): topographic name from Middle English grope, groupe ‘ditch, drain, trench’ (Old English grōp), with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Grapes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grapes has seen a slight decline since 2000. Originally ranking at 32,380 in 2000, it fell to 34,272 in 2010, representing a 5.84% drop. The count of individuals bearing this surname likewise decreased by 1.19%, from 670 in 2000 to 662 in 2010. This drop is mirrored in the proportion per 100k category, which saw a decrease of 12.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #34,272 | -5.84% |
| Count | 670 | 662 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grapes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.12% of those with the Grapes surname identified as White, a figure that remained relatively stable in 2010 at 96.07%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities experienced an increase of 24.74% over the decade, rising from 1.94% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. However, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black both dropped to zero from 0.75% in 2000. The Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained consistent at 0% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 96.07% | -0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.42% | 24.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |