Explore the Family Name Grave
How common is the last name Grave in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of 'Grave' as a surname has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30003 with 738 occurrences per 100K people, while in 2010 it dropped to rank 32599 with 705 occurrences per 100K people. This represents an 8.65% decrease in rank and a 4.47% decrease in count, showing that fewer people bear this surname now than they did a decade ago.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,003 | #32,599 | -8.65% |
| Count | 738 | 705 | -4.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grave
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts within those bearing the 'Grave' surname over the same period. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 18.76%, falling from 75.07% in 2000 to 60.99% in 2010. Also, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic demographic (from 12.74% to 26.67%), indicating a more than doubling in proportion. There were also increases in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with increments of 13.10% and 66.18% respectively. Conversely, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races saw decreases of 30.33% and 55.26%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.07% | 60.99% | -18.76% |
| Hispanic | 12.74% | 26.67% | 109.34% |
| Black | 8.4% | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.68% | 1.13% | 66.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0.85% | -30.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0.85% | -55.26% |