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

Grego, 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 Grego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grego in America

Grego is the 22749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grego surname appeared 1,126 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 Grego.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grego 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 Grego

The surname GREGO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Spain. It is derived from the Latin name "Gregorius," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." This name was popularized by the influential Pope Gregory the Great, who lived from 540 to 604 AD.

The earliest recorded instances of the GREGO surname can be found in various Spanish historical documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable example is Juan GREGO, a soldier who participated in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula.

As the GREGO name spread across Spain, it also gave rise to several place names, such as the town of Grego in the province of Zaragoza. This town's name is believed to have originated from the presence of a prominent GREGO family in the area during the Middle Ages.

During the 16th century, the GREGO surname gained additional prominence with the explorer and navigator Álvaro de Mendaña de GREGO, who led several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and discovered the Solomon Islands in 1567. Another notable figure was Pedro GREGO, a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Seville during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, one of the most famous bearers of the GREGO surname was Miguel GREGO, a celebrated Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His masterpieces can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the GREGO surname also spread to the Americas, where it can be found in various historical records from the colonial period. One example is Juan GREGO, a Spanish settler who established a successful plantation in Cuba in the late 18th century.

Throughout history, the GREGO surname has been associated with individuals from diverse professions, including artists, soldiers, explorers, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since gained a global presence, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grego

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

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

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