Explore the Family Name Greis
The meaning of Greis
1. German: descriptive nickname for a gray-haired man, from Middle High German grīs ‘gray’. 2. Altered form of German Gries. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gunther, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Greis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Greis has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629 in popularity and had been used by 466 individuals, accounting for 0.17 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 49,461, with a count of 425 individuals, or 0.14 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -13.37 in rank and an -8.8 in count, with a proportional decrease of -17.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #49,461 | -13.37% |
| Count | 466 | 425 | -8.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greis
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Greis, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 96.14% of those with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 94.12% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.5% in 2000 and 3.76% in 2010, identified as Hispanic, showing a substantial increase of 150.67%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.12% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.76% | 150.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |