Explore the Family Name Gras
The meaning of Gras
1. French and Catalan: nickname for a stout person, from gras ‘fat’ (from Latin crassus, Old French cras). Compare Degrace. 2. French: habitational name from (Le) Gras, the name of several places in various parts of France. 3. Dutch and German: variant of Grass 1. 4. English (Norfolk): variant of Grace. Some characteristic forenames: French Clemence, Francoise, Michel, Philippe. Spanish Francisco, Baudilio, Guadalupe, Jesus, Jose Pedro, Juan, Juana. German Dieter.
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How common is the last name Gras in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gras saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 34,071st in prevalence but dropped to 34,758th by 2010, marking a decrease of 2.02%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased slightly from 630 in 2000 to 650 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 3.17%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 4.35%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,071 | #34,758 | -2.02% |
| Count | 630 | 650 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gras
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gras also saw some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Gras bearers identified as White at 84.76%, but this percentage fell by 5.62% to 80.00% in 2010. The number who identified as Hispanic rose by 27.17%, from 12.70% in 2000 to 16.15% in 2010. The census also recorded the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander bearers of the Gras surname for the first time in 2010, making up 1.69% of the total. Bearers identifying as two or more races almost doubled, from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.54% in 2010. No Gras bearers identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.76% | 80% | -5.62% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% | 16.15% | 27.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.54% | 94.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |