Explore the Family Name Gresser
The meaning of Gresser
German: variant of Graser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gresser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Gresser surname saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 38,942 in 2000 to 42,937 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 10.26%. Similarly, the count, or number of people with the Gresser surname, also decreased by 5.44% over this period, moving from 533 individuals in 2000 to 504 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #42,937 | -10.26% |
| Count | 533 | 504 | -5.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gresser
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Gresser surname identify as White. In 2000, 97% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.63% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing marginally from 1.5% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a notable increase of 47.87%, though it remained low in terms of overall percentage, moving from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. No individuals with the Gresser surname identified as being of Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.63% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.59% | 6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 1.39% | 47.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |