Explore the Family Name Grun
The meaning of Grun
1. German: variant of Grün (see Gruen 1). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic; Grün): see Gruen 2. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel, Izhak, Moise, Rebekkah, Schmuel, Shoshana. German Otto, Ulrika, Willibald. Polish Maciek, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Grun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grun has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 54,152nd and dropped to 61,585th by 2010 indicating a decrease of about 13.73 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also dwindled from 357 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, marking an 8.68 percent reduction. The per 100,000 proportion for Grun also saw a dip from 0.13 to 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #61,585 | -13.73% |
| Count | 357 | 326 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grun
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts in the distribution of the Grun surname. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (90.18 percent in 2010), there's been a 5.03 percent decrease since 2000 when the percentage was 94.96. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.08 percent in 2000 to 4.60 percent in 2010, a 49.35 percent rise. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, moving from 1.68 percent in 2000 to 3.37 percent in 2010. Furthermore, a small portion began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while none identified as such in 2000. No individuals with the Grun surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.96% | 90.18% | -5.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 4.6% | 49.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 3.37% | 100.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |