Explore the Family Name Grell
The meaning of Grell
1. German: nickname for an irritable, irascible person, from Middle High German grel ‘rough, angry’. 2. German: metonymic occupational name from Middle High German grelle ‘spiked instrument; fork, spear’ for a user or maker. 3. German: habitational name from a place called Grelle. 4. Danish: from a short form of German Schleppegrell, see 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Claus, Dietrich, Franz, Guenter.
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How common is the last name Grell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grell saw a positive trend between 2000 and 2010. Its rank rose from 16,176 to 15,434, marking a 4.59% change. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased from 1,643 in 2000 to 1,898 in 2010, reflecting a significant 15.52% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people saw an increase of 4.92%, moving from 0.61 to 0.64.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,176 | #15,434 | 4.59% |
| Count | 1,643 | 1,898 | 15.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.64 | 4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grell
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grell, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within a decade. In 2010, the highest percentage (89.30%) identified as White, a slight decrease from 90.63% in 2000. The Hispanic ethnicity saw the most substantial growth, rising from 1.77% to 3.21%, an 81.36% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, moving from 0.67% to 1.16%. The percentage of those with two or more races decreased from 1.83% to 1.16%. Black representation experienced a minor change, increasing from 5.11% to 5.16%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.63% | 89.3% | -1.47% |
| Black | 5.11% | 5.16% | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.21% | 81.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.16% | 73.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.16% | -36.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |