Explore the Family Name Grody
The meaning of Grody
1. Irish: shortened form of MacGrody, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Rodaigh ‘son of Rodach’, a personal name from rod ‘strong’. 2. Polish: habitational name from any of various places called Grody, named with grody ‘castles’.
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How common is the last name Grody in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grody has seen a decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grody was ranked 59,147 in popularity, with a count of 320 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 72,568 and the count had decreased to 268. This represents a change of -22.69% in rank and -16.25% in count. The decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which has declined by 25.0%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #72,568 | -22.69% |
| Count | 320 | 268 | -16.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grody
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grody has also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of those bearing the Grody name identified as White, with this group increasing slightly from 94.06% in 2000 to 95.15% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 28.43%, from 3.13% to 2.24%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Grody identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 95.15% | 1.16% |
| Black | 3.13% | 2.24% | -28.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |