Explore the Family Name Grisso
The meaning of Grisso
Americanized form of German Gressow: habitational name from a placename in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. The surname Gressow is apparently no longer found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grisso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grisso has decreased in popularity over a span of 10 years. In 2000, this surname ranked 40,552nd in prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 42,937th — a decrease of 5.88%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a slight decline, from 508 in 2000 to 504 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.79%. Further, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #42,937 | -5.88% |
| Count | 508 | 504 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grisso
Concerning ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Grisso surname saw shifts across several ethnic identities between 2000 and 2010. Individuals with this surname predominantly identified as White, albeit with a decline from 95.28% in 2000 to 91.27% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a slight increase from 2.36% to 2.58%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, in 2010, we see for the first time those identifying with two or more races (3.77%) and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.19%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 91.27% | -4.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.58% | 9.32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |