Explore the Family Name Greenhaw
The meaning of Greenhaw
1. Probably an altered form of English Greenhow or Greenhalgh. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Grünhag(e), a variant of Grünhagen (see Gruenhagen).
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How common is the last name Greenhaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Greenhaw has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Greenhaw ranked 17,530 in terms of surname popularity and increased to 18,007 in 2010, marking a change of -2.72%. Despite this marginal decline in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Greenhaw has actually seen an increase. The census recorded 1,481 individuals with the last name Greenhaw in 2000, which increased to 1,550 by 2010, displaying a growth of 4.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,530 | #18,007 | -2.72% |
| Count | 1,481 | 1,550 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenhaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Greenhaw between 2000 and 2010. The largest group, white, saw a slight decrease from 91.49% to 89.29%. There were significant increases in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, growing 68.97% and 85.19% respectively. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained nearly stable, while Hispanic representation fell by 37.24%. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races slightly increased from 2.09% to 2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.49% | 89.29% | -2.4% |
| Black | 2.9% | 4.9% | 68.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.13% | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 2% | 85.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.23% | -37.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.45% | -4.26% |