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

Grane, 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 Grane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grane in America

Grane is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grane surname appeared 171 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Grane.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grane 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 Grane

The surname GRANE is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "græn," meaning "green" or "verdant." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone living near a green area or associated with nature.

During the medieval period, GRANE was primarily found in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, where it appeared in various records and documents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1199, where a certain Robert Grane was mentioned as a landowner.

The surname GRANE also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and estates commissioned by William the Conqueror. Although the name is spelled slightly differently, there are entries for individuals with similar names, such as "Grana" and "Grene," indicating the potential roots of the modern GRANE surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the GRANE surname. One such person was Sir Thomas Grane (1524-1591), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure was John Grane (1670-1728), a successful merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in the city of York. He was known for his business acumen and contributed significantly to the local economy.

In the literary realm, Robert Grane (1808-1876) was a notable English poet and writer, whose works often explored themes of nature and the countryside. His collection of poems, "The Verdant Meadows," published in 1845, received critical acclaim during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, the GRANE surname was also associated with the industrial revolution. William Grane (1832-1904) was a prominent industrialist and inventor from Manchester, who held several patents for innovations in textile machinery.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the impact of Charles Grane (1890-1968), a pioneering aviator and one of the first pilots to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919. His daring feat paved the way for future advancements in long-distance aviation.

While the GRANE surname may have evolved over time, its historical roots can be traced back to the verdant landscapes of medieval England, where the name first gained prominence as a descriptive term for those associated with nature and green spaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grane

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

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 Grane 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 Grane 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 Grane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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