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

Gresch, 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 Gresch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gresch in America

Gresch is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gresch surname appeared 205 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 Gresch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gresch 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 Gresch

The surname GRESCH is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Gresche," which referred to a type of coarse woolen cloth or a garment made from such fabric. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals involved in the production or trade of this particular material.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRESCH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period in parts of present-day Germany.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family named GRESCH residing in the town of Erfurt, a prominent trading center in the region of Thuringia. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original location and was associated with commercial activities.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the surname GRESCH was Johannes Gresch (1504-1570), a German theologian and reformer from Saxony. He was a supporter of Martin Luther's teachings and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual with the surname GRESCH was Christoph Gresch (1628-1699), a German composer and organist who served at various churches in Dresden and Leipzig. His contributions to the development of sacred music during the Baroque era have been widely recognized.

In the 19th century, Karl Gresch (1819-1887) was a German painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical scenes and landscapes. He studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and his works can be found in various museums across Germany.

The GRESCH surname can also be traced back to several place names in Germany, such as Greschendorf and Greschenhagen, which likely derived their names from individuals bearing this surname or vice versa.

While the name GRESCH is predominantly associated with Germany, it has also found its way into other parts of Europe through migration and trade. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it has a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gresch

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

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

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