Explore the Family Name Grunden
The meaning of Grunden
German: 1. possibly a variant of Grund. 2. habitational name from Grunden (East Prussia).
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How common is the last name Grunden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grunden had a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 24,724 in 2000 to 25,064 in 2010, a change of -1.38%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 4.76% over the same period, from 946 to 991. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also saw a minor decrease of -2.86%, going from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,724 | #25,064 | -1.38% |
| Count | 946 | 991 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grunden
When examining ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the Grunden surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.30% in 2000 to 94.45% in 2010. The Hispanic population within this surname increased significantly from 1.16% to 3.23%, marking a growth rate of 178.45%. Individuals who identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.95% to 0.71%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also dropped slightly from 1.06% to 0.91%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.45% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.23% | 178.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.06% | 0.91% | -14.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.71% | -25.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |