2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gremo
An occupational surname derived from Greek referring to a boatman or sailor.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Gremo. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gremo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Gremo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gremo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gremo
The surname Gremo has its origins in the Venetian region of northeastern Italy, emerging sometime around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "gremium," meaning "lap" or "bosom," possibly indicating a connection to a prominent local family or individual associated with the care and nurturing of children or the protection of the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Verona, where a certain Guglielmo Gremo is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself as part of the prosperous urban elite during that period.
In the 14th century, records from the Venetian Republic indicate the presence of a noble family bearing the name Gremo, originally from the town of Mestre. This branch of the family is said to have played a significant role in the political and economic affairs of the region, with several members holding influential positions within the Republic's government and mercantile circles.
The Gremo name also appears in connection with the island of Murano, famous for its glassmaking tradition. A notable figure, Marco Gremo (1480-1554), was a renowned Venetian glassmaker and inventor, credited with developing innovative techniques in glass production that contributed to the island's reputation as a center of artistic and technical excellence.
During the Renaissance, the Gremo family expanded its influence, with members residing in various cities across northern Italy. One such individual was Girolamo Gremo (1516-1588), a scholar and humanist from Vicenza, who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 18th century, the Gremo surname gained further prominence with the birth of Cesare Gremo (1718-1792), a renowned architect and urban planner from Venice. His designs left a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape, and he is particularly celebrated for his work on the Chiesa di San Simeone Piccolo, a magnificent church that showcases the fusion of Baroque and Neoclassical styles.
Throughout the centuries, the Gremo name has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the family's diverse interests and contributions to the cultural and economic fabric of the Venetian region and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gremo
Among Census respondents with the surname Gremo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gremo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gremo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 109
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gremo
Gremo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+10 bearers (+9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 648 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.3%) | Up 648 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gremo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gremo bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Gremo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gremo?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Gremo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Gremo?
Gremo ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Gremo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Gremo.
Has Gremo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gremo went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Gremo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gremo, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gremo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gremo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Black (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gremo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gremo mean?
An occupational surname derived from Greek referring to a boatman or sailor. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gremo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Gremo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.