Explore the Family Name Gripper
The meaning of Gripper
English: topographic name for someone who lived by a ditch, from Middle English gripe ‘trench, drain, small ditch’+ the locative suffix -er.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gripper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gripper has witnessed a decline in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 51,119 in 2000, it fell by roughly 11 percent to a rank of 56,836 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 383 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, reflecting a drop of about 6.27 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 14.29 percent decrease over the same period, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #56,836 | -11.18% |
| Count | 383 | 359 | -6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gripper
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were reported with the Gripper surname in 2000, by 2010 there were some belonging to these groups. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races also emerged in 2010. People identifying as White increased by 33.25 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial decrease by 51.57 percent. The largest group, those identifying as Black, saw a slight decrease from 91.91 percent to 87.74 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.91% | 87.74% | -4.54% |
| White | 4.18% | 5.57% | 33.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 1.39% | -51.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |