Explore the Family Name Growney
The meaning of Growney
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gramhna, thought to be a corrupt form of Mac Carrghamhna ‘son of Corrghamhain’ (see McCarron).
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How common is the last name Growney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Growney saw a rise in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname climbed from 54,269 in 2000 to 49,999 in 2010, reflecting a 7.87% increase. In terms of actual numbers, there were 356 people with the surname Growney in 2000 which increased to 419 people in 2010. This represents a significant growth rate of 17.7%. The proportion of individuals named Growney per 100,000 people also increased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #49,999 | 7.87% |
| Count | 356 | 419 | 17.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Growney
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Growney surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a small decrease from 96.07% to 94.03%. A negligible portion identified as Hispanic with a slight drop from 1.69% to 1.67%. Interestingly, while there was no representation from individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the data shows a new entry in the 2010 census for those identifying with two or more races at 3.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.03% | -2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 1.67% | -1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |