Explore the Family Name Greeney
The meaning of Greeney
1. English (Lancashire and Cheshire): nickname from Middle English grene ‘green’ + eie ‘eye’ (Old English grēne + ēage). 2. Americanized form of French Canadian Grenier.
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How common is the last name Greeney in the United States?
The surname Greeney, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked as the 69,428th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slid to the 75,069th position, reflecting a drop of 8.12%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also dipped slightly from 264 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, a relatively minor decline of 2.65%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,069 | -8.12% |
| Count | 264 | 257 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greeney
Looking into the ethnic identity of those with the Greeney surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White demographic, with only minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the percentage of people identified as White was over 93%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010, indicating a change of 64.55%. It's important to note that there are no reported instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 93.77% | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 3.11% | 64.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |