Explore the Family Name Gravitt
The meaning of Gravitt
English: variant of Gravett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gravitt in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gravitt has seen slight fluctuations within a decade. In 2000, Gravitt was ranked 10,615th in popularity amongst all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 10,857th spot, indicating a marginal decrease of 2.28%. However, the count of individuals with this surname showed an increase by approximately 5.92%, rising from 2770 in 2000 to 2934 in 2010. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 3.88%, moving from 1.03 in 2000 to 0.99 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,615 | #10,857 | -2.28% |
| Count | 2,770 | 2,934 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 0.99 | -3.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravitt
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the surname Gravitt. The majority have identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 93.43% in 2000 to 92.09% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, showing a surge of 136.63%. Individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw small increases of 6.08% and 8.51% respectively. Meanwhile, persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races experienced decreases of 25.00% and 9.39% respectively during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.43% | 92.09% | -1.43% |
| Black | 2.96% | 3.14% | 6.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 2.39% | 136.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.64% | -9.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.51% | 8.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.24% | -25% |