Explore the Family Name Grebe
The meaning of Grebe
German (Hesse): variant of Graf. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Fritz, Hans, Willi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grebe in the United States?
The surname Grebe, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 19,599 in 2000, it dropped to a rank of 20,829 in 2010, showing a decrease of 6.28 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a minor reduction, going from 1,273 in 2000 to 1,267 in 2010 - a decline of 0.47 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.51 percent, shifting from 0.47 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,599 | #20,829 | -6.28% |
| Count | 1,273 | 1,267 | -0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grebe
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes for the surname Grebe from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 17.02 percent, while those identified as having two or more races increased by a significant 87.27 percent. Predominantly, individuals with this surname were identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly from 98.04 to 96.53. There was a substantial increase in the percentage identified as Hispanic - up by 110.13 percent, though the overall number remains relatively low. No change was observed in those identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.53% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.66% | 110.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.03% | 87.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.39% | -17.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |