Explore the Family Name Grieme
The meaning of Grieme
German: from a short form of a compound personal name beginning with the ancient Germanic element grīm ‘mask, helmet’. Compare Greim.
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How common is the last name Grieme in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grieme has seen a modest rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 77,222nd in popularity with a count of 231 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 74,608 with a total of 259 individuals, which is an increase of 12.12%. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #74,608 | 3.39% |
| Count | 231 | 259 | 12.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grieme
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grieme, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has shown minor changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White constitute the majority of those with the surname, although that number slightly decreased from 98.27% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.7% of people with the Grieme surname identifying as having two or more races. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation within this surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 94.98% | -3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |