Explore the Family Name Griebe
The meaning of Griebe
German: occupational name for a butcher or fat dealer, from Middle High German griebe, griube ‘rendered bacon pieces, crackling’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griebe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Griebe has experienced a downward shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 78,326 with 227 individuals carrying this name, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 90,495 with only 204 individuals bearing the surname, signifying a slight decrease in its proportion to 0.07 per 100k. This represents a decline of 15.54% in rank and 10.13% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #90,495 | -15.54% |
| Count | 227 | 204 | -10.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griebe
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful data about the ethnicity associated with the surname Griebe. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name being linked with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The majority of individuals with the Griebe surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 97.80% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. The most notable change was the emergence of a Hispanic association by 2010, with 2.94% of individuals with the Griebe surname identifying with this ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 95.59% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |