Explore the Family Name Greninger
The meaning of Greninger
German: variant of Gröninger (see Groninger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greninger displayed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking slipped from 32,488 to 33,036, marking a 1.69% drop. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this name grew from 667 to 693, indicating a 3.9% increase. Yet, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Greninger surname declined by 8.0%, moving from 0.25 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #33,036 | -1.69% |
| Count | 667 | 693 | 3.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greninger
Turning towards ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that most of those with the surname Greninger identified as White, although this group experienced a slight decrease of 2.65% from 91.45% in 2000 to 89.03% in 2010. The largest change was seen among those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which saw an impressive growth of 36.92%, rising from 3.90% to 5.34%. The Hispanic segment also saw a significant increase, jumping 73.33% to reach 1.30%, up from 0.75%. There were no recorded instances of the Greninger surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities in either 2000 or 2010. The share of American Indian and Alaskan Native shrunk slightly by 11.94% over the decade, settling at 3.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 89.03% | -2.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.9% | 5.34% | 36.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.6% | 3.17% | -11.94% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.3% | 73.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |