Explore the Family Name Greathead
The meaning of Greathead
English: nickname for someone with a large head, from Middle English gret(e) ‘big’ + he(ve)d ‘head’ (Old English grēat, hēafod).
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How common is the last name Greathead in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greathead has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked at 88,083 and by 2010 it had fallen to 95,115, marking a decline of around 7.98%. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 196 in 2000 to 192 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.04%. However, the proportion of people with the Greathead surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #95,115 | -7.98% |
| Count | 196 | 192 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greathead
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Greathead. The data shows that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as White, with an increase in this group from 96.43% in 2000 to 97.40% in 2010. No significant representation of the Greathead surname was found among other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 97.4% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |