Explore the Family Name Graul
The meaning of Graul
German: variant of Greuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Graul in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graul saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Graul held the rank of 25329, which fell to 28001 by 2010, marking a decrease of 10.55%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 918 to 856, a drop of 6.75%. The proportion of Grauls per 100,000 people decreased by 14.71% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #28,001 | -10.55% |
| Count | 918 | 856 | -6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.29 | -14.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graul
As for the ethnicity associated with the Graul surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows an increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic affiliations between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew by 29.63%, while the share of Hispanics increased by 78.57%. Meanwhile, the prevalence of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 3.67%. The overwhelming majority identified as White, although there was a marginal decline of 0.95%. No changes were observed in the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native affiliations over this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 96.03% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.75% | 78.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.05% | -3.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.7% | 29.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |