Explore the Family Name Grona
The meaning of Grona
Perhaps an altered form of German Grone, or a habitational name from any of several places called Gronau. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Grona in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grona saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 77,222 in 2000 and dropped to 79,075 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.4%. The overall count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 231 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, an increase of 4.33%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100k people, there was an 11.11% decrease from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #79,075 | -2.4% |
| Count | 231 | 241 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grona
The ethnicity associated with the surname Grona also experienced some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (87.01%), followed by Hispanic (7.36%), and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.46%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (86.72%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (7.05%), marking a change of 103.76%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly to 3.32%, a drop of 54.89%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.01% | 86.72% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.46% | 7.05% | 103.76% |
| Hispanic | 7.36% | 3.32% | -54.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |