Explore the Family Name Gritt
The meaning of Gritt
English (Hampshire): nickname from Middle English grith, grit ‘peace or protection’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gritt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gritt saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gritt was ranked as the 71,372nd most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had slipped to the 83,541st position, marking a drop of 17.05%. The count of people having this surname also decreased from 255 in 2000, to 225 in 2010. This represents an 11.76% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Gritt per 100k population fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #83,541 | -17.05% |
| Count | 255 | 225 | -11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gritt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed the ethnic identity associated with the surname Gritt. As per the data, the majority of people with the Gritt surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, 98.82% identified as White, increasing to 99.11% in 2010. Other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, reported no representation among those with the Gritt surname for the years 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 99.11% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |