Find out how popular the last name Grech is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Grech.

Grech, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Grech surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grech in America

Grech is the 21237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grech surname appeared 1,235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Grech.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grech to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Grech

The surname Grech has its origins in the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is derived from the Maltese word "Grech," which means "Greek." The name dates back to the Middle Ages when there was a significant Greek presence on the island due to its strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Grech can be found in medieval Maltese documents and records, such as the Militia Rolls and the Ecclesiastical Archives. These records indicate that families bearing this surname were concentrated in various towns and villages across the Maltese Islands, particularly in the areas around the capital city of Valletta.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Grech was Petrus Grech, a Maltese merchant who lived in the early 15th century. His name appears in several historical documents related to trade and commerce in the Mediterranean region during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Grech surname is mentioned in the records of the Order of St. John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller. Several members of the Grech family served as soldiers and officials within the Order, which ruled over the Maltese Islands for many years.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Grech family became prominent in Maltese society, with several individuals holding positions of influence and power. One notable figure was Fabrizio Grech (1680-1745), a Maltese priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Malta from 1733 to 1745.

Another prominent individual was Salvatore Grech (1757-1830), a Maltese architect and civil engineer who designed several important buildings and structures in Malta, including the Auberge de Castille, which served as the administrative headquarters of the Knights of St. John.

In the 19th century, the Grech surname gained recognition beyond the Maltese Islands. Antonio Grech (1801-1879) was a Maltese lawyer and politician who played a crucial role in the development of Malta's constitutional system and the establishment of responsible government.

Additionally, Giuseppe Grech (1856-1931), a Maltese painter and sculptor, achieved international acclaim for his works of art, which were exhibited in various European capitals and are now housed in prestigious museums around the world.

Throughout history, the surname Grech has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, soldiers, clergy, architects, artists, and politicians. The name is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Malta and its connections with the Greek world, which date back centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grech

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Grech.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Grech was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Grech has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Grech was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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