Explore the Family Name Gravett
The meaning of Gravett
English (Sussex and Surrey): variant of Gravatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gravett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gravett has experienced a slight decline over the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, Gravett ranked 25,524th in terms of surname prevalence and by 2010, it dropped to rank 27,376—an overall decrease of approximately 7.26%. The count of individuals bearing this surname similarly decreased from 909 people in 2000 to 882 in 2010, marking a 2.97% decline. The proportion of people with the Gravett surname per 100k also fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,524 | #27,376 | -7.26% |
| Count | 909 | 882 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravett
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity attached to the Gravett surname shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Gravett name identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 91.97% in 2000 to 87.64% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase, going from 5.28% to 5.67%. The most notable change is seen within the Hispanic representation, which rose from 0.99% in 2000 to 3.29% in 2010—a substantial 232.32% increase. Those identifying with two or more races also went up significantly from 1.10% to 2.38%, representing a 116.36% jump. There were no Gravett surname holders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.97% | 87.64% | -4.71% |
| Black | 5.28% | 5.67% | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 3.29% | 232.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.38% | 116.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |