Explore the Family Name Grieger
The meaning of Grieger
German: from the personal name Grieger, one of the German forms of Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).
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How common is the last name Grieger in the United States?
The surname Grieger has seen a decline in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was the 26,056th most popular surname in the United States with 884 individuals carrying that name. However, by 2010, its rank dropped to 38,103 with only 582 people having this surname, reflecting a decrease of 34.16%. The proportion of people bearing the surname Grieger per 100,000 also lowered from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, marking a drop of 39.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #38,103 | -46.24% |
| Count | 884 | 582 | -34.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.2 | -39.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grieger
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Grieger also evolved over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of these individuals identified as White in both 2000 (96.15%) and 2010 (94.33%), there was a slight decrease in this group by 1.89%. Meanwhile, the portion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 21.18%, rising from 1.70% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. There was also a small increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, moving from 1.47% to 1.55%. For the first time in 2010, a small percentage of individuals (0.86%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, no Grieger individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.33% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.06% | 21.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.55% | 5.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |