Explore the Family Name Greger
The meaning of Greger
1. German, Norwegian, and Swedish: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory). 2. Germanized form of Polish Grzegorz and Sorbian Grogor ‘Gregory’ (see Gregor).
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How common is the last name Greger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Greger' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,587th in terms of popularity but fell to 23,432nd in 2010, representing a decline of 19.63%. The number of people with the Greger surname also dropped from 1,274 in 2000 to 1,085 in 2010, marking a decrease of 14.84%. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 21.28%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.37 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,587 | #23,432 | -19.63% |
| Count | 1,274 | 1,085 | -14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.37 | -21.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Greger surname nearly doubled, increasing by 89.74%. An increase was also seen among those identifying as two or more races (42.73%), Hispanic (106.38%), Black (57.45%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.47%). However, the percentage of White people with the surname Greger fell slightly by 2.25%, from 94.66% in 2000 to 92.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.66% | 92.53% | -2.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 2.49% | 2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.94% | 106.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.57% | 42.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.74% | 89.74% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.74% | 57.45% |