Explore the Family Name Grenz
The meaning of Grenz
German: 1. nickname for someone with a deformity or peculiarity of the mouth or nose, from Middle High German grans ‘beak, snout’. 2. topographic name for someone who lived near a border, from Polish granica, which became German Grenze ‘border’ after the 16th century. 3. habitational name from Grenz in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto, Reinhard, Erna, Frieda, Manfred, Milbert.
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How common is the last name Grenz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grenz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,582 in terms of most common surnames, but this ranking slipped to 24,012 by 2010, translating into a change of -1.82%. During the same period, however, the actual count of people with the Grenz surname increased from 1,003 to 1,050, showing a growth rate of approximately 4.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased at a rate of -2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,582 | #24,012 | -1.82% |
| Count | 1,003 | 1,050 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grenz
Turning to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Grenz surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This demographic group experienced a slight increase from 92.82% in 2000 to 94.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.99% to 3.43%, while those selecting Black as their ethnicity declined significantly from 1.50% to 0.57%. The percentage of those reporting two or more races also dropped slightly, from 0.80% to 0.76%. No changes were reported for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 94.86% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 3.43% | -14.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0.76% | -5% |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.57% | -62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |