Explore the Family Name Grills
The meaning of Grills
English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Grill, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grills in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Grills" has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 25,098 to 27,514, signifying a decrease of 9.63% over the decade. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname also fell by 5.5%, going from 927 in 2000 to 876 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people of the total population with this surname likewise decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #27,514 | -9.63% |
| Count | 927 | 876 | -5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grills
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname "Grills" is predominantly white, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as white was over 90%, although there was a slight decrease of 1.07% over the decade. There were no individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity recorded in either year. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed a significant increase of 140.79% from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Black or two or more races saw a decrease in their percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 91.89% | -1.07% |
| Black | 4.75% | 4.57% | -3.79% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.83% | 140.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0.91% | -23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |