2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Grannes
A surname derived from the town name Grane in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Grannes. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grannes surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Grannes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grannes, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grannes
The surname GRANNES has its origins in the Scandinavian region, particularly Norway, where it is believed to have emerged in the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old Norse word "granni," meaning neighbor or someone who lives nearby. This could suggest that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in close proximity to a particular landmark or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRANNES can be found in the Norwegian Diplomer, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the name, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, the GRANNES surname appears in various Norwegian parish records, such as those from the Trondheim and Bergen regions. These records often provide valuable insights into the lives and locations of individuals bearing the name.
A notable figure bearing the GRANNES surname was Hans Grannes, a Norwegian businessman and ship owner who lived in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the maritime trade and commerce of his time, contributing to the economic development of Norway.
Another individual of historical significance was Inga Grannes, a Norwegian writer and feminist activist born in 1862. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement and advocated for gender equality through her literary works and public speeches.
In the 19th century, the GRANNES surname could also be found in Swedish records, indicating the spread of the name beyond Norway's borders. One example is Carl Johan Grannes, a Swedish author and journalist born in 1841, who contributed to the literary landscape of his era.
Moving into the 20th century, Erik Grannes, a Norwegian explorer and polar researcher, made significant contributions to the field of Arctic exploration. Born in 1892, he led several expeditions to the Arctic regions and documented his findings in various publications.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as GRANNE and GRANNÆS, may also be encountered in historical records, reflecting the linguistic and regional differences within the Scandinavian region.
Overall, the surname GRANNES has a rich history rooted in the Scandinavian region, particularly Norway, where it originated as a descriptor of one's proximity or neighborhood. Its presence in historical records and the accomplishments of individuals bearing this name contribute to the cultural and societal fabric of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grannes
Among Census respondents with the surname Grannes, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Grannes bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Grannes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grannes
Grannes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+10 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 53 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-12 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,822 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 53 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 12,822 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Grannes surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #145,028 | -9.7% |
| Count | 128 | 116 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grannes bearers went from 128 to 116 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 12,822 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #145,028.
FAQ
Grannes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grannes?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Grannes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Grannes?
Grannes ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Grannes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Grannes.
Has Grannes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grannes went from 128 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Grannes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grannes, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Black (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grannes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grannes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), Black (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Grannes (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Grannes mean?
A surname derived from the town name Grane in France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Grannes (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Grannes?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.