Explore the Family Name Grugan
The meaning of Grugan
Irish: variant of Grogan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grugan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grugan has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Grugan ranked 74,675 in popularity with a count of 241 individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 79,846 with a count of 238 individuals, indicating a change of -6.92 in rank and a -1.24 decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by -11.11, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #79,846 | -6.92% |
| Count | 241 | 238 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grugan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grugan, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.96% in 2010, down -1.78% from 96.68% in 2000. There was a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.07% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. However, no Grugans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.96% | -1.78% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 2.1% | 1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |