Explore the Family Name Griepentrog
The meaning of Griepentrog
North German: from a sentence meaning ‘reach in(to) the vat’; a late medieval nickname for a journeyman baker or perhaps for a greedy person.
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How common is the last name Griepentrog in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Griepentrog gained in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, its rank improved from 50,686 to 50,362. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by a significant 7.24%, from 387 to 415 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion of Griepentrogs per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #50,362 | 0.64% |
| Count | 387 | 415 | 7.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griepentrog
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that people named Griepentrog predominantly identify as White. This ethnic identity saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010, from 97.42% to 98.07%. There was a minor representation of Hispanics in 2000, but no representation was reported in 2010. On the other hand, there were no Griepentrogs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 98.07% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |