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

Greeson, 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 Greeson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Greeson in America

Greeson is the 10219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Greeson surname appeared 3,154 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Greeson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Greeson 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 Greeson

The surname GREESON is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name derived from the village of Gresham, which is located in the county of Norfolk. The name itself is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "græs" meaning "grass" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GREESON can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gresseham." This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England at the time.

During the 13th century, the name GREESON began to appear in various records and manuscripts across Norfolk and surrounding areas. One notable figure from this period was Sir John de Gresham, a knight who served under King Edward I and fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

In the 15th century, the GREESON family gained prominence as successful merchants and wool traders. Thomas GREESON (c. 1417-1492) was a wealthy merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1477. His grandson, Sir Richard GREESON (c. 1485-1549), was a prominent financier and served as Lord Privy Seal under King Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas GREESON (1543-1630), a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London in 1618. He was known for his philanthropy and his involvement in the establishment of Gresham College, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in London.

During the 17th century, the GREESON family continued to play an influential role in English society. One notable member was Edmond GREESON (1617-1699), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who served as the first Gresham Professor of Geometry at Gresham College.

In the 18th century, the GREESON name gained prominence in the literary world with the poet and essayist, William GREESON (1712-1763). His works, including "The Deserted Village" and "The Traveller," are considered classics of English literature.

As the centuries passed, the GREESON name continued to spread across England and eventually to other parts of the world. While the name's origins can be traced back to the village of Gresham in Norfolk, the GREESON family has left an indelible mark on various aspects of English history, from military service and trade to academia and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Greeson

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

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 Greeson 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 Greeson 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 Greeson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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