Find out how popular the last name Gran is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gran.

Gran, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gran in America

Gran is the 15418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gran surname appeared 1,900 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gran to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gran

The surname GRAN originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic word "grann," which means "ugly" or "ill-favored." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with an unattractive appearance.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname GRAN can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This document mentions a "Johan le Graunt" from the county of Fife.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Grante, Graunt, and Graunte, in various Scottish charters and records. One notable individual was Sir John Grant, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 1300s.

The GRAN surname is also associated with several Scottish clan names, including the Clan Grant and the Clan Gregor. The Clan Grant is one of the most prominent Highland clans, with its ancestral lands located in Strathspey, Moray, and parts of Inverness-shire.

During the 16th century, the name spread beyond Scotland, and individuals with the surname GRAN can be found in various English records. One notable figure was William Grant, an English merchant and explorer who traveled to the Americas in the late 1500s and established trade routes with Native American tribes.

In the 17th century, the surname GRAN became more widespread across Europe, with individuals bearing the name found in various countries, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Ulrich Grant, a German composer and organist who lived from 1625 to 1693.

As the surname GRAN continued to spread across Europe and beyond, it also evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Grande, Grandt, and Grandis. These variations can be found in historical records from various countries, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences that shaped the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gran

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gran.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gran was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gran has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gran was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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