Explore the Family Name Grisafi
The meaning of Grisafi
Italian (Sicily): variant of Crisafi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grisafi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grisafi saw a slight decrease in rank from 70,273 in 2000 to 70,403 in 2010, marking a change of -0.18. However, the count or total occurrences of this surname increased during this period from 260 to 278, representing a 6.92% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #70,403 | -0.18% |
| Count | 260 | 278 | 6.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grisafi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the Grisafi surname predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline from 97.31% to 94.60%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year. The decade saw the emergence of individuals who identify as Hispanic and Black within this surname group, with these identities accounting for 2.52% and 2.16% respectively in 2010. No one identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.31% | 94.6% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |