2000
#58,692
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 323
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Grodin
A surname derived from the Russian word "gorod" meaning "town" or "city."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 365 Americans carry the last name Grodin. That puts it at #67,004 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 939,053 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grodin 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
365
1 in 939,053
Census rank
#67,004
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
318
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 318 bearers of the surname Grodin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67004th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grodin
The surname Grodin is of Russian origin, first appearing in the late 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Russian word "gorod," which means "town" or "city." This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived in or was associated with a particular town or city.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grodin can be found in the Russian census records from the late 1700s, where it was primarily concentrated in the regions of Moscow and St. Petersburg. It is possible that the name may have initially referred to individuals who migrated from smaller towns or villages to these larger cities.
In the 19th century, the Grodin surname began to spread across other parts of the Russian Empire, appearing in documents and records from various regions. One notable figure bearing this name was Mikhail Grodin (1826-1892), a Russian writer and journalist who published several works on social and political issues.
As the Russian Empire expanded and people migrated to different territories, the Grodin surname also found its way into other parts of Eastern Europe, such as Ukraine and Belarus. In these regions, slight variations in spelling, such as "Grodyn" or "Hrodyn," can be found in historical records.
Another notable individual with the Grodin surname was Yakov Grodin (1855-1919), a Russian-born American entrepreneur who founded one of the first successful cinema chains in the United States. His entrepreneurial ventures played a significant role in the early development of the movie theater industry in America.
Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, immigration from Russia and Eastern Europe to the United States and other parts of the world increased. This led to the further spread of the Grodin surname globally, with individuals bearing this name settling in various countries and contributing to their respective communities.
One such example is the American actor and writer Charles Grodin (1935-2021), who gained fame for his roles in movies like "The Heartbreak Kid" and "Midnight Run." His career spanned several decades, and he became a well-recognized figure in the entertainment industry.
Overall, the surname Grodin has a rich history rooted in Russian and Eastern European origins, with its earliest records dating back to the late 17th century. While initially associated with urbanization and migration within the Russian Empire, the name has since spread globally and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grodin
Among Census respondents with the surname Grodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Grodin 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 Grodin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 298
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grodin
Grodin 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
#66,371
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 298
-25 bearers (-7.7%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 7,679 places
2020
#67,004
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 318
+20 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 633 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #58,692 | 323 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #66,371 | 298 | 0.10 | -25 bearers (-7.7%) | Down 7,679 places |
| 2020 | #67,004 | 318 | 0.11 | +20 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 633 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 Grodin 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 | #66,371 | #67,004 | -1.0% |
| Count | 298 | 318 | 6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.11 | 6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grodin bearers went from 298 to 318 (+6.7% change). The surname moved down 633 positions in the national ranking, going from #66,371 to #67,004.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Grodin
FAQ
Grodin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grodin?
Name Census estimates that about 365 living Americans carry the surname Grodin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 939,053 residents.
How common is Grodin?
Grodin ranks #67,004 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 318 people with the surname Grodin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (365), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Grodin.
Has Grodin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grodin went from 298 recorded bearers to 318. That is an increase of 20 (+6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #66,371 to #67,004.
What does the Census say about the background of Grodin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Grodin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (298 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grodin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Grodin (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 Grodin mean?
A surname derived from the Russian word "gorod" meaning "town" or "city." 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 Grodin (0.11 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 are called Grodin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Grodin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.