Explore the Family Name Greuel
The meaning of Greuel
German: 1. habitational name from any of several places in the Rhineland named Greuel. 2. nickname from Middle High German griuwel ‘horror’, Middle Low German grūwel ‘fear’.
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How common is the last name Greuel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Greuel has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 42,677th most common, but by 2010, it had risen to 40,745th, marking an improvement of 4.53%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 478 to 536 during the same period, a growth rate of 12.13%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the numbers remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #40,745 | 4.53% |
| Count | 478 | 536 | 12.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Greuel
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of those with the Greuel surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, at 96.86% and 97.20% respectively, showing a slight increase. There was a small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races in 2000, each accounting for 1.26%, but these groups were not present in the 2010 census data. Additionally, there was a minor emergence of Hispanic representation in 2010 at 1.49%, where there had been none in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.2% | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |