Explore the Family Name Greisen
The meaning of Greisen
Danish and North German: patronymic from the personal name Greis, a shortened form of Gregers, Danish form of Gregory. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Theodor.
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How common is the last name Greisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Greisen increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,611th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 56,972nd position. This represents a positive change of approximately 4.43%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time, from 317 in 2000 to 358 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,972 | 4.43% |
| Count | 317 | 358 | 12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greisen
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Greisen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, 96.85% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.69% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.84% in 2000 to 4.19% in 2010. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 94.69% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 4.19% | 47.54% |
| 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% |