Explore the Family Name Gripp
The meaning of Gripp
1. English: topographic name for someone who lived in a deep valley, from Middle English grype ‘kettle, caldron’ (Old English gripu). 2. German: variant of Greif 1.
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How common is the last name Gripp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Gripp' decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was at rank 29,543 and slipped to 31,107 in 2010, a change of -5.29%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname declined slightly from 753 in 2000 to 746 in 2010, a small dip of -0.93%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline of -10.71% over the decade, down to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #31,107 | -5.29% |
| Count | 753 | 746 | -0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gripp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Gripp' has seen some shifts within the ten-year period according to the Decennial U.S. Census Data. The largest group, the Whites, experienced a slight decrease of -2.26%, making up 94.10% of the Gripps in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races increased significantly from 1.33% to 3.22%, showing a growth of 142.11%. Hispanics also saw an increase, with their numbers growing by 38.68% to 1.47% in 2010. However, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Gripp surname remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.1% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 3.22% | 142.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.47% | 38.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |