Explore the Family Name Griffes
The meaning of Griffes
Welsh: altered form of Griffith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Griffes has increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 53,556 and moved up to 52,851 in 2010, indicating a marginal change of 1.32%. The count of people with this surname also grew by 8.29% from 362 individuals in 2000 to 392 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100k remained unchanged over the decade at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #52,851 | 1.32% |
| Count | 362 | 392 | 8.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffes
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the name Griffes, data from the Decennial U.S. Census points to some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this proportion did decrease by 2.31% from 95.58% in 2000 to 93.37% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as two or more races, which rose considerably by 115.06% from 1.66% to 3.57%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, with an increase of 66.67% from 1.38% to 2.30%. Meanwhile, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 93.37% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 3.57% | 115.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.3% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |