Explore the Family Name Grelle
The meaning of Grelle
German: variant of Grell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grelle has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 44,895 in popularity and by 2010 it dropped to 47,272, marking a decrease of approximately 5.29%. The count of individuals with this surname in the U.S. also experienced a slight decline from 450 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a change of -0.22%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Grelle per 100,000 people declined by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #47,272 | -5.29% |
| Count | 450 | 449 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grelle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly white ethnic identity associated with the Grelle surname. In 2000, 96.67% of those bearing the name identified as white, which slightly decreased to 93.99% in 2010. During this decade, the percentage of individuals with the Grelle surname identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.56% to 3.12%. The Hispanic representation also increased from 1.11% to 1.78%. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 93.99% | -2.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 3.12% | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.78% | 60.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |