Explore the Family Name Grisales
The meaning of Grisales
Hispanic (mainly Colombia): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grisales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grisales has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 41,382nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 33,164th place, marking a 19.86% change. The actual count of individuals with the Grisales surname also rose from 496 to 690 during this period, illustrating a 39.11% increase. This implies that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion named Grisales increased from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, a rise of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #33,164 | 19.86% |
| Count | 496 | 690 | 39.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grisales
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grisales, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, no Grisales identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of two or more races. There was also no record of Grisales identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, although a negligible percentage did so in 2010. While a small percentage identified as White (5.04% in 2000 and 4.64% in 2010), the overwhelming majority identified as Hispanic, with percentages of 93.55 and 94.93 in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This shows a slight increase of 1.48% in the number of Grisales identifying as Hispanic over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.55% | 94.93% | 1.48% |
| White | 5.04% | 4.64% | -7.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |