Explore the Family Name Greggs
The meaning of Greggs
English: variant of Gregg, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greggs in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Greggs surname has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked 18,034 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it moved up to the 17,798 spot, marking a change of 1.31%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 10.31% over the same period, from 1,426 people in 2000 to 1,573 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,034 | #17,798 | 1.31% |
| Count | 1,426 | 1,573 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greggs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Greggs surname bearers. While the majority identified as Black or White in both 2000 and 2010, there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 8.93%, while the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of 142.86%. The group identifying as two or more races also grew by 50%, and the Hispanic representation increased by 52.60%. Meanwhile, the Black identity saw a decrease of 6.19%, while the White identity experienced a modest increase of 1.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.56% | 47.43% | -6.19% |
| White | 45.09% | 45.96% | 1.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 2.73% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.35% | 52.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 1.02% | 142.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.51% | -8.93% |