Explore the Family Name Griffy
The meaning of Griffy
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gríobhtha (see Griffin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Griffy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Griffy has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,276th most common surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 35,671st position, indicating a change of 1.67%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 583 to 630 during this period, marking an 8.06% increase. However, the frequency per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #35,671 | 1.67% |
| Count | 583 | 630 | 8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Griffy
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Griffy surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 85.76% in 2000 to 81.11% in 2010. The next largest group is Black, which experienced an increase from 9.61% to 11.43% over the decade. There was also a noticeable rise in the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic (from 2.57% to 3.81%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.03% to 2.22%). No individuals with the Griffy surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.76% | 81.11% | -5.42% |
| Black | 9.61% | 11.43% | 18.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 3.81% | 48.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.22% | 115.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |