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

Grepo, 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 Grepo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grepo in America

Grepo is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grepo surname appeared 175 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 Grepo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grepo 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 Grepo

The surname GREPO is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "greppo," which means a rugged, rocky slope or cliff. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for those who lived near or worked on such terrain.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the GREPO surname can be found in the Tuscan tax records of 1389, where a certain "Gherardo Grepo" is listed as a resident of the town of Siena. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, the GREPO family seems to have gained some prominence, as evidenced by the inclusion of several members in the "Libro d'Oro" (Book of Gold), a register of notable Sienese families. One such entry, dated 1472, mentions a "Pietro Grepo," who held a position of authority within the city's government.

As the centuries progressed, the GREPO surname spread beyond Tuscany to other regions of Italy. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the northern city of Genoa, where they became involved in maritime trade. One notable figure from this era was Giulio GREPO (1528-1592), a successful merchant and shipowner.

The 17th century saw the birth of Giacomo GREPO (1605-1678), a renowned painter from the Tuscan town of Arezzo. His works, which often depicted religious themes, can still be found in several churches throughout Italy.

Moving into the 18th century, the GREPO name gained further recognition with the exploits of Vittorio GREPO (1739-1812), a military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte's armies. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another noteworthy figure was Giuseppe GREPO (1819-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the country's first parliament after its establishment in 1861.

Throughout its long history, the GREPO surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Italy, with many individuals bearing this name making contributions across various fields, from art and commerce to military service and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grepo

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

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

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