Explore the Family Name Graven
The meaning of Graven
1. Dutch and North German: variant of Grave. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named, from Old Norse grǫf ‘hollow, depression’.
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How common is the last name Graven in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Graven' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,870 in popularity, with 1,045 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 26,492, a drop of 15.84%, and the count to 921, representing an 11.87% decrease. The proportion of Gravens per 100k people also reduced by 20.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,870 | #26,492 | -15.84% |
| Count | 1,045 | 921 | -11.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.31 | -20.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graven
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Graven', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those who identify as Graven are White, though this decreased slightly from 94.35% in 2000 to 92.83% in 2010. The next largest group is Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.44% to 1.74%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, leaping from 0.57% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. The number of Black individuals remained relatively stable, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, from 0.77% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 92.83% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.61% | 23.7% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 2.06% | 261.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.74% | 20.83% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.76% | -1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 0% | -100% |