Explore the Family Name Greil
The meaning of Greil
German: variant of Greuel. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greil in the United States?
The surname Greil, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a significant drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 66,274 in popularity with a count of 279, signifying a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, both its rank and count had decreased sharply, settling at 134,712 and 125 respectively. This represents a decline of 103.27 in rank and a drop of 55.2% in the total count, resulting in a new proportion of just 0.04 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #134,712 | -103.27% |
| Count | 279 | 125 | -55.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.04 | -60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greil
In terms of ethnicity, the Greil family has largely maintained the same ethnic identity over the decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.85% of the Greil family identified as White, a percentage that rose slightly to 99.20% by 2010. Throughout this period, there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. There was also no change in individuals identifying with two or more races, remaining constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 99.2% | 1.38% |
| 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% |