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

Gresik, 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 Gresik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gresik in America

Gresik is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gresik surname appeared 102 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 Gresik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gresik 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 Gresik

The surname GRESIK is believed to have originated in Indonesia, specifically in the city of Gresik, located in the East Java province. The name is derived from the name of this ancient city, which dates back to the 11th century and was once an important trading hub in the region.

The city of Gresik itself is believed to have been named after the Javanese word "gresik," which means "scorching hot" or "burning," likely referring to the city's hot and dry climate. The name may also have been derived from the Sanskrit word "giri-sik," which means "mountain peak."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name GRESIK can be found in the Nagarakretagama, a 14th-century Old Javanese prose work written during the Majapahit Empire. This text describes Gresik as a thriving port city and a center of Islamic learning.

In the 16th century, the city of Gresik became an important center of Islamic education and culture, attracting scholars and students from across the region. It is during this period that the surname GRESIK likely became more widespread, as families and individuals from the city spread across the Indonesian archipelago.

One notable person with the surname GRESIK was Sunan Giri (also known as Raden Paku or Jaka Somantri), who lived in the 15th century and was one of the nine Islamic saints (Wali Songo) responsible for the spread of Islam in Java. He established a religious school in Gresik, which became an important center of Islamic learning.

Another notable figure was Kyai Haji Moch. Iljas Gresik (1895-1973), a prominent Islamic scholar and leader from Gresik who played a significant role in the Indonesian independence movement and the development of Islamic education in the country.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) established a trading post in Gresik, and the city became an important center of trade and commerce. During this period, the surname GRESIK may have spread further as merchants and traders from the city traveled and settled in other parts of the region.

The name GRESIK can also be found in various place names across Indonesia, such as Gresik Regency, Gresik City, and Gresik District, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the city of origin.

Throughout history, the surname GRESIK has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious scholars, traders, and merchants, reflecting the city's rich cultural and economic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gresik

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

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

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