Explore the Family Name Grewe
The meaning of Grewe
1. English and Irish (of Norman origin): nickname for a tall, scrawny person, from Middle English, Old French grue ‘crane’ (from Late Latin grua, for classical Latin grus). 2. German: variant of Greve. 3. Irish: variant of Mulgrew. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Hans, Johannes, Arno, Erna, Gunther, Lorenz, Manfred, Oskar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Grewe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grewe has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 18,982 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, and by 2010 it slid to 19,646. However, this didn't prevent an increase in the absolute number of individuals bearing the surname. The count of individuals with the surname Grewe increased by 3.31% from 1,328 in 2000 to 1,372 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.08% indicating that the overall population was growing at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,982 | #19,646 | -3.5% |
| Count | 1,328 | 1,372 | 3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grewe
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the Grewe surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.72%, remaining however the dominant ethnic identity at 95.70%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased notably by 41.59%, although they still represent a small portion of the total at 1.60%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races also saw increases of 15.00% and 30.00% respectively. Notably, there were no individuals with the Grewe surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.7% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.6% | 41.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.38% | 15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.17% | 30% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |