Explore the Family Name Greep
The meaning of Greep
1. English (Devon): topographic name for someone living by a train or ditch, from Middle English gripe ‘drain, ditch’. Compare Gripper. 2. Americanized form of German and Dutch Griep.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greep in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Greep has seen a significant decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,676 in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 113,791, indicating a decline of approximately 42.82%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 222 to 154, a drop of roughly 30.63%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 37.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #113,791 | -42.82% |
| Count | 222 | 154 | -30.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greep
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Greep saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races, those identifying as White increased from 81.98% to 90.91%, a rise of about 10.89%. The Hispanic ethnic identity also saw an increase, moving from 2.70% to 4.55%, a substantial growth of 68.52%. However, there was a complete disappearance of individuals identifying as Black, which was at 12.61% in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.98% | 90.91% | 10.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 4.55% | 68.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 12.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |