Explore the Family Name Gravely
The meaning of Gravely
English (Surrey and Sussex): habitational name from Graveley in Hertfordshire, Gravelye in Lindfield (Sussex), or Gravely in Cambridgeshire. The first and second are from Old English grāf(a) or grǣfe ‘grove, copse’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’, and the third is either from the same elements or is more likely from Old English græf ‘pit, trench’ + lēah.
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How common is the last name Gravely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gravely has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by around 3.32%, moving from 9782 in 2000 to 10107 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Gravely surname increased by approximately 4.49% over the same period, growing from 3050 people in 2000 to 3187 in 2010. Despite this increase in total numbers, the proportion of the population with the Gravely surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 4.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,782 | #10,107 | -3.32% |
| Count | 3,050 | 3,187 | 4.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.13 | 1.08 | -4.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravely
In terms of ethnicity, the census data again reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of the Gravely population identifying as White or Black saw minor decreases, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase. Notably, there were no individuals with the Gravely surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but these categories showed small representation by 2010. The most significant change was observed in the "Two or more races" category, which increased by 28.16%. This suggests an increasing diversity within the Gravely population over the decade. As always, it's important to note that these changes are based on self-identification in the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.34% | 62.91% | -0.68% |
| Black | 33.64% | 33.42% | -0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 2.23% | 28.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 0.78% | 13.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.22% | 0% |