Explore the Family Name Growden
The meaning of Growden
English (Cornwall): voiced variant of the habitational name Crowden from the place so called in Devon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Growden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Growden saw a decrease in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Growden ranked as the 58,849th most popular surname, falling to 62,359th place in 2010 — a drop of approximately 5.96 percent. The actual count of individuals with this surname slightly declined from 322 to 321 during the same period, representing a marginal decrease of about 0.31 percent. The proportion of people with the Growden surname per 100,000 also declined by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #62,359 | -5.96% |
| Count | 322 | 321 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Growden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Growden identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 95.96 percent to 99.07 percent over the decade. There was an observable change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories; both registered at 1.55 percent in 2000 but decreased to zero by 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories reporting zero percent in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 99.07% | 3.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |