Explore the Family Name Grew
The meaning of Grew
1. Irish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Grewe. 2. Americanized form of Groulx, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grew in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grew has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,761st most common name, with a count of 573 individuals bearing the name representing roughly 0.21 per 100k people in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 40,371 and the count fell to 542, equating to approximately 0.18 per 100k people, marking a drop of 5.41% over the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #40,371 | -9.82% |
| Count | 573 | 542 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grew
When discussing the ethnicity of those carrying the Grew surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. As of the year 2000, around 97.21% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.57% by 2010. There is minimal representation from other ethnic backgrounds. However, there was a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races, increasing from 1.4% to 1.66% and from 0% to 1.29% respectively over the decade. It's worth noting that no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.57% | -1.69% |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.66% | 18.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |