Explore the Family Name Greiser
The meaning of Greiser
German: 1. descriptive nickname for a gray-haired man, from Middle High German grīs ‘gray’ (see Greis). 2. habitational name for someone from Greis (Baden-Württemberg) and Greisau (Silesia).
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How common is the last name Greiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greiser has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 68,569 and by 2010, its rank dropped to 76,533 marking an 11.61% decrease. Similarly, there was a fall in the count of individuals with this surname, moving from 268 in 2000 to 251 in 2010, a drop of 6.34%. The proportion of Greisers per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 10%, moving from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #76,533 | -11.61% |
| Count | 268 | 251 | -6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greiser
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows alterations in the ethnic identity associated with the Greiser surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White (96.64% in 2000 and 93.63% in 2010), there was a noticeable shift with a 3.11% decrease. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races changed from 1.87% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of those identifying as Hispanic which was not present in 2000 but made up 3.59% in 2010. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 93.63% | -3.11% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |