Explore the Family Name Gravitte
The meaning of Gravitte
Altered form of English Gravette.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gravitte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gravitte has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 80,216th and had 220 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 88,020 with only 211 occurrences, denoting a decline of 9.73% in rank and a 4.09% reduction in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #88,020 | -9.73% |
| Count | 220 | 211 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gravitte
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying the Gravitte surname identified as White, making up 94.09% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.36% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black increased significantly, with a rise of 43.13%, going from 3.64% in 2000 to 5.21% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the Gravitte surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of Hispanic origin, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.09% | 93.36% | -0.78% |
| Black | 3.64% | 5.21% | 43.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |