Explore the Family Name Grisaffi
The meaning of Grisaffi
Altered form of Italian Grisafi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grisaffi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grisaffi saw a small decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grisaffi was ranked as the 112,365th most popular surname with 145 individuals sharing this moniker, or approximately 0.05 per 100k people. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 132,206, with only 128 individuals bearing the name, reducing the proportion to about 0.04 per 100k people. This represents an overall drop in popularity of about 17.66% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,365 | #132,206 | -17.66% |
| Count | 145 | 128 | -11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grisaffi
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Grisaffi identify as White. In 2000, this represented 98.62% of all Grisaffis. By 2010, while still the dominant ethnic group, the proportion had slightly decreased to 91.41%, reflecting a change of -7.31%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 also shows a new category with 5.47% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no Grisaffis recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 91.41% | -7.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |