Explore the Family Name Grissett
The meaning of Grissett
Variant of Gressett, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grissett in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grissett has seen a rise in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Grissett was ranked 13,012 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 11,388 — a 12.48% increase. The count of individuals with the Grissett surname also increased from 2,160 in 2000 to 2,769 in 2010, marking a 28.19% growth. Therefore, Grissett's prevalence per 100,000 people also grew by 17.5%, from 0.8 to 0.94.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,012 | #11,388 | 12.48% |
| Count | 2,160 | 2,769 | 28.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.94 | 17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grissett
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grissett has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2010, the majority of those with the Grissett surname identified themselves as Black (51.35%), slightly down from 51.44% in 2000. The next significant group identified as White, comprising 44.02%, down slightly from 44.68% in 2000. Notably, there was an increase in the number of individuals who identify as Hispanic or of two or more races. Hispanic representation rose from 1.39% to 1.91%, while those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.99% to 2.17%. Additionally, Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representations were reported in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.44% | 51.35% | -0.17% |
| White | 44.68% | 44.02% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 2.17% | 9.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.91% | 37.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |