Explore the Family Name Gravel
The meaning of Gravel
1. English and Welsh (of Norman origin): probably a habitational name from La Gravelle in La Mayenne and Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle in Loir-et-Cher, France. 2. French: topographic name from a diminutive of Old French grave ‘gravel’ (see Grave). 3. North German: nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray beard, from Low German grāw. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Normand, Gaston, Jean Guy, Lucien, Pierre, Serge, Donat, Felicien, Fernand, Gilles, Michel.
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How common is the last name Gravel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Gravel" has slightly declined in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,737th most common name and by 2010, it fell to the 13,583rd position, marking a decrease of 6.64%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname marginally increased from 2,225 in 2000 to 2,232 in 2010, an increment of 0.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.32%, moving from 0.82 in 2000 to 0.76 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,737 | #13,583 | -6.64% |
| Count | 2,225 | 2,232 | 0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.76 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravel
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the "Gravel" surname. In 2000, 97.21% of those with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 95.39% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races also increased from 0.76% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas 0.45% had identified as such in 2000. Similarly, there were no individuals with the Gravel surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.81% identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.39% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.93% | 94.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.12% | 47.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |