Explore the Family Name Gruskin
The meaning of Gruskin
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from the village of Grushki in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer, Meyer, Moshe.
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How common is the last name Gruskin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gruskin slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838th and slipped to the 79,338th position ten years later, marking a change of -0.63. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.67%, from 225 people in 2000 to 240 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #79,338 | -0.63% |
| Count | 225 | 240 | 6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruskin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Gruskin identify as White. This group represented 97.33% of the Gruskin population in 2000, decreasing slightly to 94.17% in 2010. There is no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It's notable, however, that the Hispanic representation within the Gruskin demographic saw an increase from zero in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 94.17% | -3.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |