Explore the Family Name Gryder
The meaning of Gryder
Variant of Grider, a surname of German (and ultimately Swiss German) origin.
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How common is the last name Gryder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gryder has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,866th in popularity, with a count of 1,108 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, its ranking had fallen to 23,714th, and the count dropped slightly to 1,068, marking a decrease of 3.61%. The proportion of individuals named Gryder per 100,000 people also declined by 12.2%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,866 | #23,714 | -8.45% |
| Count | 1,108 | 1,068 | -3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.36 | -12.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gryder
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gryder surname identify as White, with 94.86% in 2000 and 93.91% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, demonstrating a significant increase from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. Notably, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, while the number of those identifying as Black decreased to zero in 2010. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed emergence in 2010 with 0.84%. The data for those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 1.44% to 1.31% between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.91% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.28% | 29.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.31% | -9.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |