Explore the Family Name Gruhn
The meaning of Gruhn
North German: variant of Gruen. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Heinz, Ralf, Rudi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gruhn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gruhn has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Gruhn ranked 31,848 in popularity and rose to 32,079 by 2010, indicating a minor drop of 0.73% in its rank. Despite this, the actual count of people with the surname Gruhn increased from 685 to 719 between 2000 and 2010, which is an increase of almost 5%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 4%, moving from 0.25 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #32,079 | -0.73% |
| Count | 685 | 719 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruhn
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Gruhn identified as White, although there was a slight decrease (1.12%) from 96.35% in 2000 to 95.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of Gruhns identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise of 50%, going from 1.02% to 1.53%. There was a decrease in the percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, dropping by 4.90% and 33.56% respectively. The percentages for Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 95.27% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.53% | 50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.97% | -4.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 0.97% | -33.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |