Explore the Family Name Gravelle
The meaning of Gravelle
French: from the feminine form of Gravel, and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gravelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gravelle has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gravelle was ranked 12,995 in popularity and had a count of 2,163 bearers per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 13,646 and the count increased marginally to 2,219, indicating a population growth of approximately 2.59%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by about 6.25%, from 0.8 to 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,995 | #13,646 | -5.01% |
| Count | 2,163 | 2,219 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.75 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravelle
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gravelle, there have been some noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most common ethnicity identified with this surname is White, making up 94.08% in 2000, although this dropped slightly to 91.75% by 2010. Other ethnic identities that saw increases include Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.51% to 1.08%), those identifying as belonging to two or more races (increased from 1.39% to 2.03%), Hispanic (rose from 1.20% to 1.44%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 2.36% to 3.15%). Black ethnicity, while still a small percentage, also saw an increase from 0.46% to 0.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 91.75% | -2.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.36% | 3.15% | 33.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 2.03% | 46.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.44% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 1.08% | 111.76% |
| Black | 0.46% | 0.54% | 17.39% |