Explore the Family Name Graydon
The meaning of Graydon
Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Graden near Coldstream in Berwickshire.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Graydon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Graydon has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 23,781, and by 2010 it had climbed slightly to 23,457, a change of 1.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 993 in 2000 to 1,084 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 9.16%. However, the proportion of people named Graydon per 100,000 remained steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,781 | #23,457 | 1.36% |
| Count | 993 | 1,084 | 9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graydon
The ethnic identity associated with the Graydon surname experienced some shifts from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals made up the majority of those with the Graydon name, though that number decreased slightly from 72.51% in 2000 to 70.66% in 2010. The proportion of Black individuals with the Graydon surname saw an increase of 6.35%, rising from 23.16% to 24.63%. Those identifying as two or more races also increased, moving from 1.61% to 1.85%. The percentage of those with Hispanic ethnicity rose from 2.22% to 2.49%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.51% | 70.66% | -2.55% |
| Black | 23.16% | 24.63% | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.49% | 12.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.85% | 14.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |