Explore the Family Name Greenside
The meaning of Greenside
English (Yorkshire): from Middle English grene ‘green’ + side ‘side, flank’ (Old English grēne, sīde), probably a habitational name for someone from a place called with reference to a green hillside. Alternatively, perhaps a nickname referring to one who wore green clothes. Compare Ironside, Whiteside.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greenside in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Greenside has seen a relative increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Greenside was ranked 123,314 in popularity and had 129 individuals with the surname. A decade later, the rank had slightly improved to 120,901 and the count increased to 143, exhibiting a growth rate of 10.85%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #120,901 | 1.96% |
| Count | 129 | 143 | 10.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greenside
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Greenside, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 94.57% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this percentage only slightly decreased to 93.71% by 2010. The data shows no Greenside bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. There were also no reported instances of those with the Greenside surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 93.71% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |