Explore the Family Name Greinke
The meaning of Greinke
North German: 1. perhaps a nickname for a physically small person, from Middle Low German gren ‘grain’ + the North German diminutive suffix -k-. 2. alternatively, perhaps a variant of Grönke (see Groenke) and Greunke. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus.
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How common is the last name Greinke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greinke has seen a decrease in popularity over the span of a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 54,152nd most popular name, while by 2010 it had dropped to the 60,790th position marking a decline of 12.26%. The actual count of people carrying the surname also decreased from 357 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, a reduction of 7.28%. Consequently, the proportion of the name Greinke per 100k people fell by 15.38% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #60,790 | -12.26% |
| Count | 357 | 331 | -7.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greinke
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Greinke surname identify as White — 96.92% in 2000 and 95.47% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.50% over the decade. Those who identified themselves as belonging to two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.52% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010, a drop of 28.17%. There were no individuals with the Greinke surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 95.47% | -1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 1.81% | -28.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |