Explore the Family Name Grilley
The meaning of Grilley
Possibly an altered form of Irish Crilly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grilley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grilley saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 58,397th in popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 65,964th, marking a decrease of approximately 12.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 325 to 300, a reduction of about 7.69%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Grilley decreased by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1 during that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #65,964 | -12.96% |
| Count | 325 | 300 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grilley
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Grilley surname identify as White, which increased slightly from 95.69% in 2000 to 96.00% in 2010. There was a reported presence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.54%, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No Grilleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 96% | 0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |