Explore the Family Name Griffing
The meaning of Griffing
Variant of Griffin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Griffing has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Griffing ranked 20,693 in terms of commonality among all surnames, whereas in 2010 it fell to 22,481—an 8.64% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,188 to 1,144, signifying a 3.7% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people for the surname Griffing declined by 11.36%, going from 0.44 to 0.39 in a span of 10 years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,693 | #22,481 | -8.64% |
| Count | 1,188 | 1,144 | -3.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffing
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Griffing surname across two census periods: 2000 and 2010. Over the decade, there was an observed shift in the ethnic identities linked with the Griffing surname. The percentage of Griffings who identified as White dropped slightly from 93.01% to 90.73%. Simultaneously, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 25.85% and 24.51% respectively. Interestingly, the proportion of Griffings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped to 0, and those identifying as Two or more races appeared on the chart with 1.84%. No Griffings identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.01% | 90.73% | -2.45% |
| Black | 2.53% | 3.15% | 24.51% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.97% | 25.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |