Explore the Family Name Gresch
The meaning of Gresch
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Gregor. 2. Germanized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Greš (see Gresh), a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Gresch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gresch saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gresch was ranked at 83,004 in terms of popularity and this rank dropped to 90,113 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.56%. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also dipped from 211 in 2000 to 205 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.84%. The proportion of people named Gresch per 100,000 individuals also fell by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #90,113 | -8.56% |
| Count | 211 | 205 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gresch
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gresch remained predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, White individuals constituted 97.16% of all Gresches, a figure that increased slightly to 97.56% by 2010. No changes were reported in the proportions of Gresches identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. Please note that any category marked with "(S)" indicates that the information has been suppressed to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.56% | 0.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |