Explore the Family Name Gron
The meaning of Gron
1. North German (Grön): variant of Grün (see Gruen). Compare Groen. 2. Danish (Grøn): nickname from grøn ‘green’, influenced by German Grün (see Gruen). 3. French: shortened form of Géron (see Geron).
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How common is the last name Gron in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Gron, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gron ranked 70,906th in popularity among surnames in the United States, with 257 people bearing the name. By 2010, however, its rank increased to 68,547, with an 11.67 percent jump in the number of individuals named Gron, bringing the total to 287. The proportion of the population carrying this name per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #68,547 | 3.33% |
| Count | 257 | 287 | 11.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gron
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname Gron identify as White. In 2000, 91.83 percent of Grons identified as such, dropping only slightly to 91.64 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 5.06 percent in 2000, and this figure rose modestly to 5.57 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races accounted for 2.33 percent in 2000 but decreased by 25.32 percent to constitute 1.74 percent in 2010. There were no reported individuals named Gron who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.83% | 91.64% | -0.21% |
| Hispanic | 5.06% | 5.57% | 10.08% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.74% | -25.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |