Explore the Family Name Grieser
The meaning of Grieser
1. variant of Griese.South German: 2. topographic name for someone living on a sandy site, from Middle High German griez ‘sand’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Dieter, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Grieser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grieser saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,693rd most common surname and fell to 21,119th in 2010, representing a -2.06% change. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 1,188 in 2000 to 1,243 in 2010, marking a 4.63% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,693 | #21,119 | -2.06% |
| Count | 1,188 | 1,243 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grieser
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those named Grieser primarily identify as White, accounting for 96.21% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.41% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Grieser surname also experienced a minimal increase from 1.77% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. In 2010, an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races was noted, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. On the other hand, no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities were reported under the Grieser surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.41% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.85% | 4.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 1.77% | 132.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |