Explore the Family Name Griffth
The meaning of Griffth
Variant of Griffith.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Griffith has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 63,632 but by 2010, it had moved up to a ranking of 59,742, marking a 6.11% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 293 in 2000 to 338 in 2010, representing a 15.36% rise. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with the Griffith surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #59,742 | 6.11% |
| Count | 293 | 338 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution of the Griffith surname. Notably, there was a significant increase in the number of Griffiths identifying as two or more races, going from 1.71% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010 — a 90.06% change. The proportion of Griffiths identifying as White saw a slight increase, rising from 70.65% to 71.89%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 5.8% to 2.96%, a decline of nearly 49%. The percentage of Griffiths identifying as Black also witnessed a small decline, dropping from 20.82% in 2000 to 19.53% in 2010. There were no Griffiths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.65% | 71.89% | 1.76% |
| Black | 20.82% | 19.53% | -6.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 3.25% | 90.06% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 2.96% | -48.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |