Explore the Family Name Gressley
The meaning of Gressley
Altered form of Swiss German Gressly, a variant of Gressel.
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How common is the last name Gressley in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gressley has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, Gressley was ranked 57,252nd in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it fell to 64,891st, marking a decline of approximately 13.34 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 333 in 2000 to 306 in 2010 — an 8.11 percent drop. In proportion to the total population, the occurrence of the Gressley surname per 100,000 people declined by 16.67 percent from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #64,891 | -13.34% |
| Count | 333 | 306 | -8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gressley
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Gressley, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked with those identifying as White. In 2000, about 99.4 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 98.04 percent. There was no recorded association between the Gressley surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either 2000 or 2010. The census does not show any instances of the name being associated with two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.4% | 98.04% | -1.37% |
| 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% |