Explore the Family Name Grecco
The meaning of Grecco
Italian: variant of Greco ‘Greek’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Aldo, Angelo, Carmine, Gaetano, Gasper, Giovanni, Orest, Sal.
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How common is the last name Grecco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grecco saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,336 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 23,647, representing a change of -5.87%. The count of individuals with the Grecco surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 1,076 in 2000 to 1,072 in 2010, a change of -0.37%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, from 0.4 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,336 | #23,647 | -5.87% |
| Count | 1,076 | 1,072 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grecco
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Grecco surname identify as White, though there was a small decrease of 2.37% from 95.07% in 2000 to 92.82% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.97% in 2000 to 5.60% in 2010, an 88.55% increase. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 49.46%, from 0.93% to 0.47%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either very low or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 92.82% | -2.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 5.6% | 88.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.47% | -49.46% |
| Black | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |