Explore the Family Name Ground

The meaning of Ground

1. English (Cambridge and Lincolnshire): variant of Grounds. 2. Perhaps an Americanized form of German Grund.

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How common is the last name Ground in the United States?

The surname Ground has maintained a stable popularity over the years, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, its rank was 46,758 with 428 individuals identified by this surname. By 2010, the count had slightly increased to 455, showcasing a growth of 6.31%. Despite this increase, the overall proportion per 100k people dropped slightly from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, indicating a marginal decrease of 6.25%.

20002010Change
Rank#46,758#46,7250.07%
Count4284556.31%
Proportion per 100k0.160.15-6.25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ground

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ground has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, which decreased from 79.91% in 2000 to 74.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 219.66%, rising from 1.17% in 2000 to 3.74% in 2010. Similarly, there was a considerable rise of 62.65% in those identifying as Black, going from 2.57% in 2000 to 4.18% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively consistent, with a nominal decrease of -0.20%. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races.

20002010Change
White79.91%74.29%-7.03%
American Indian and Alaskan Native15.19%15.16%-0.2%
Black2.57%4.18%62.65%
Hispanic1.17%3.74%219.66%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%