Explore the Family Name Grenda
The meaning of Grenda
Polish: variant of Grzęda, a nickname from grzęda ‘perch, roost, patch’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Rafal, Zygmond.
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How common is the last name Grenda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Grenda surname has seen a moderate decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 48,021st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 53,913th position, marking a decline of 12.27%. The number of individuals carrying the Grenda surname also fell from 414 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, a drop of 7.49%. This is reflected in the proportion per 100k people which decreased by 13.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #53,913 | -12.27% |
| Count | 414 | 383 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grenda
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Grenda surname, it remained predominantly white from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.58% of the Grendas identified as white, and this figure marginally declined to 97.39% in 2010. The census data does not indicate any individuals with the Grenda surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, the data shows a small emergence of multi-racial identity among the Grendas, growing from 0% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 97.39% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |