Explore the Family Name Griffie
The meaning of Griffie
Irish: variant of Griffey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Griffie has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 23,056th most popular surname and slightly fell to the 23,414th rank by 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.55%. However, the number of individuals with the Griffie name increased from 1,035 in 2000 to 1,086 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.93%. The representation of this surname per 100k population marginally declined by 2.63%, standing at 0.37 in 2010 compared to 0.38 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,056 | #23,414 | -1.55% |
| Count | 1,035 | 1,086 | 4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.37 | -2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffie
When considering ethnicity associated with the Griffie surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. The proportion of Griffies identifying as White decreased by 2.40% from 72.37% in 2000 to 70.63% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also decreased slightly by 2.44% from 24.54% to 23.94%. A significant increase was observed within the Hispanic community, which grew by an impressive 265.52%, albeit from a small base of 0.58% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. The percentage of Griffies identifying with two or more races rose by 24.32% from 2.22% in 2000 to 2.76% in 2010. There were no Griffies identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.37% | 70.63% | -2.4% |
| Black | 24.54% | 23.94% | -2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 2.76% | 24.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 2.12% | 265.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |