Explore the Family Name Garriss
The meaning of Garriss
English: altered form of Garris.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garriss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garriss has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 69,854 whereas in 2010 it dropped to 81,181, indicating a decline of 16.22%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 262 individuals in 2000 to 233 in 2010, translating to an 11.07% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k population decreased by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #81,181 | -16.22% |
| Count | 262 | 233 | -11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garriss
With regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Garriss identify as White, although there was a drop of 8.58% from 87.79% in 2000 to 80.26% in 2010. A notable increase was observed in those identifying as Black, surging by 71.07% from 8.78% in 2000 to 15.02% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.79% | 80.26% | -8.58% |
| Black | 8.78% | 15.02% | 71.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |