Explore the Family Name Grindley
The meaning of Grindley
1. English: variant of Greenley with intrusive d. 2. Altered form of German Grindler, a variant of Grindel (see Grindle).
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How common is the last name Grindley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grindley has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 50,366 to 62,189, indicating a drop of around 23.47%. Furthermore, the count or total number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 390 to 322 over the same period, representing a reduction of approximately 17.44%. The proportion of people named Grindley per 100k of the population fell by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #62,189 | -23.47% |
| Count | 390 | 322 | -17.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grindley
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Grindley identify as White, at 83.23% in 2010, a marginal decrease from 83.85% in 2000. There was a noticeable increase, however, in those who identified as Black, rising from 12.05% in 2000 to 13.35% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.79% to 2.17%. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a drop in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.54% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.85% | 83.23% | -0.74% |
| Black | 12.05% | 13.35% | 10.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.17% | 21.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |