Explore the Family Name Gravino
The meaning of Gravino
Italian: from a masculinized form of Gravina. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dante, Angelo, Biagio, Gaetano, Guido, Lia, Marco, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Gravino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gravino saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gravino was ranked 43,157th in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 48,060th place, representing an 11.36% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 472 in 2000 to 440 in 2010, a reduction of 6.78%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Gravino per 100,000 people also dipped by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #48,060 | -11.36% |
| Count | 472 | 440 | -6.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravino
In terms of ethnic identity, the Gravino surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, roughly 96.19% of those with the Gravino surname were of White ethnicity, which slightly decreased to 93.64% by 2010. During the same decade, the Hispanic representation within the Gravino surname holders saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.06% to 3.86%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.12% to 1.36%. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Gravinos identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 93.64% | -2.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 3.86% | 264.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.12% | 1.36% | -35.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |