Explore the Family Name Greth
The meaning of Greth
German: from a short form of a personal name formed with Old High German grātag ‘greedy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Greth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Greth" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,437 in terms of popularity, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 44,872, presenting a change of -5.74. In terms of count, there were 481 individuals with the Greth surname in 2000, which marginally decreased to 478 by 2010, indicating a -0.62 change. The proportion per 100k also fell by -11.11, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #44,872 | -5.74% |
| Count | 481 | 478 | -0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greth
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the "Greth" surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of the individuals identify as White, with a small decrease from 90.02% in 2000 to 89.54% in 2010. There was a slight drop in Hispanic representation from 7.90% in 2000 down to 7.11% by 2010. Interestingly, Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged in 2010 at 1.26%, whereas it was absent in 2000. Similarly, individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races appeared in 2010 at 1.05%. It is noteworthy that no individual with the Greth surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.02% | 89.54% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 7.11% | -10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |