Explore the Family Name Greason
The meaning of Greason
1. English: variant of Greeson 1. 2. Variant of Greeson 2, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Greason in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greason saw a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 50,468th, but by 2010, it had fallen to a lower rank of 56,073, marking an 11.11% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period from 389 to 365, representing a 6.17% fall. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Greason per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #56,073 | -11.11% |
| Count | 389 | 365 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greason
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes within the Greason population over the same decade. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, the percentage identifying as two or more races decreased by 31.39%, from 3.60% to 2.47%. The majority of the Greasons identified as White, though this proportion slightly decreased from 78.92% in 2000 to 75.62% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a surge in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010. There was also a modest increase in the percentage of Greasons identifying as Black, rising by 4.92% from 16.45% in 2000 to 17.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.92% | 75.62% | -4.18% |
| Black | 16.45% | 17.26% | 4.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.38% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 2.47% | -31.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |