Explore the Family Name Griffee
The meaning of Griffee
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha (see Griffin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Griffee saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 36,328 in popularity, but fell to the rank of 40,610 by 2010, showing an 11.79% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 582 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, a decrease of 7.56%. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which decreased from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, marking an 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #40,610 | -11.79% |
| Count | 582 | 538 | -7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffee
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Griffee, as noted in the Decennial U.S. Census, has remained largely consistent over time, with the majority identifying as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a small increase in individuals with this surname identifying as White, from 94.33% to 96.28%, a change of 2.07%. During the same period, the percentage of Griffees identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.23% to 1.49%, a drop of 33.18%. The Hispanic representation within the Griffee surname group experienced a slight decline from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, a reduction of 18.25%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 96.28% | 2.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.49% | -33.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.12% | -18.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |