Explore the Family Name Gritton
The meaning of Gritton
English (London): variant of Girton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gritton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gritton saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved from rank 24,243 to 24,339, representing a 0.4% drop. However, the total count of individuals with the Gritton surname increased during this period from 969 to 1,030, an increase of about 6.3%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents slightly decreased by 2.78%, moving from 0.36 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #24,339 | -0.4% |
| Count | 969 | 1,030 | 6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gritton
As for ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Gritton surname identified as White, making up 92.78% in 2000 and 92.52% in 2010. There was a small decrease in the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic and Black, with the figures reducing by 5.71% and 0.29% respectively. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races showed an increase, albeit from zero in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, down from 1.03% in 2000, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 92.52% | -0.28% |
| Black | 3.41% | 3.4% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.65% | -5.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |