Explore the Family Name Griesser
The meaning of Griesser
South German: variant of Grieser. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kaspar, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Griesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Griesser surname saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The name's ranking fell by 5.45%, moving from 61,058 in 2000 to 64,388 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained fairly steady, increasing slightly from 308 in 2000 to 309 in 2010, marking a minute growth of 0.32%. The proportion of the Griesser surname per 100k people also decreased somewhat, dropping by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #64,388 | -5.45% |
| Count | 308 | 309 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griesser
The ethnicity associated with the Griesser surname showed some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 93.51% of those with the Griesser surname identified as White, which increased to 95.79% in 2010. The number identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races dropped from 1.95% in 2000 to non-existent in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic almost doubled, growing 79.63% from 1.62% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Griesser surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.51% | 95.79% | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.91% | 79.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |