Explore the Family Name Gronlund
The meaning of Gronlund
1. Swedish (Grönlund): ornamental name composed of the elements grön ‘green’ + lund ‘grove’. 2. Norwegian and Danish (Grønlund): habitational name from any of numerous places so named; the name is a compound of grønn ‘green’ + lund ‘grove’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bent, Erik, Lars, Matts.
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How common is the last name Gronlund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gronlund slightly declined in rank from 43,290 in 2000 to 44,193 in 2010, a change of -2.09%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname has increased by 3.62%, from 470 in 2000 to 487 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.17 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #44,193 | -2.09% |
| Count | 470 | 487 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gronlund
Discussing ethnicity derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, a majority of individuals with the surname Gronlund have identified as White, with an increase from 93.19% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. The group identifying as Hispanic saw a 6.10% rise, though it only comprises 2.26% of those with the surname. The presence of those identifying with two or more races has also seen an increase of 10.07%, reaching 1.64% in 2010. There was a decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping to 0% in 2010 from 1.49% in 2000. Data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 94.87% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.26% | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.64% | 10.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |