Explore the Family Name Griess
The meaning of Griess
German: variant of Gries. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt, Egon, Heinz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Griess ranked as the 21,176th most popular in 2000 and fell to the 22,618th spot by 2010, experiencing a decrease of 6.81%. The actual count of individuals with the surname Griess also saw a slight dip from 1,155 in 2000 to 1,135 in 2010, representing a reduction of 1.73%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.63% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,176 | #22,618 | -6.81% |
| Count | 1,155 | 1,135 | -1.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.38 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griess
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Griess surname identified as White, accounting for 96.36% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 95.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.61% to 1.06%, marking a growth of 73.77%. The portion of individuals with mixed ethnic identity (Two or more races) also rose from 1.04% to 1.32%, an increase of 26.92%. Lastly, the Hispanic representation within the Griess surname population grew by 25.26% over the decade, moving from 1.90% to 2.38%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.07% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.38% | 25.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.32% | 26.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 1.06% | 73.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |