Explore the Family Name Greb
The meaning of Greb
Polish: variant of Grab.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Greb has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,023rd most common in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 22,131st, a decrease of roughly 10.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 1,240 people in 2000 to 1,168 in 2010, representing a drop of 5.81%. The proportion of people named Greb per 100,000 residents also decreased from 0.46 to 0.4, a reduction of 13.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,023 | #22,131 | -10.53% |
| Count | 1,240 | 1,168 | -5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.4 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greb
When assessing ethnic identity according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing the Greb surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.61% in 2000 to 96.66% in 2010. Of note is the significant growth in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 0.73% to 1.11%, an increase of 52.05%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also increased, by 27.5% and 12.41% respectively. However, there were no individuals in 2010 who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, where in 2000, these groups accounted for 0.40% and 0.48% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 96.66% | 0.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.54% | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.11% | 52.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.51% | 27.5% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |