Explore the Family Name Griffeth
The meaning of Griffeth
Altered form of Griffith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffeth in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Griffeth experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,219th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 16,147th. Additionally, the number of individuals carrying this surname grew from 1,638 in 2000 to 1,792 in 2010, reflecting a 9.4% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.61.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,219 | #16,147 | 0.44% |
| Count | 1,638 | 1,792 | 9.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffeth
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Griffeth surname. White individuals constituted the majority, accounting for 91.15% in 2000 and 90.57% in 2010. There was a significant increase observed in the representation of individuals identifying as two or more races, growing from 0.98% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. The Hispanic representation witnessed a rise from 1.04% to 1.4%, while the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 6.41% to 4.97%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.15% | 90.57% | -0.64% |
| Black | 6.41% | 4.97% | -22.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 2.12% | 116.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.4% | 34.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |