Explore the Family Name Griffitt
The meaning of Griffitt
Altered form of Griffith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffitt in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Griffitts has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Griffitts ranked as the 52,827th most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 59,901st position, marking a decline of 13.39%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 368 in 2000 to 337 in 2010, indicating an 8.42% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion of Griffitts per 100k in the population decreased by 21.43% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #59,901 | -13.39% |
| Count | 368 | 337 | -8.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffitt
When examining the ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Griffitts, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 94.29% in 2000 to 95.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the portion identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant decrease of 41.91%, moving down from 4.08% in 2000 to just 2.37% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.29% | 95.55% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 2.37% | -41.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |