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

Grewe, 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 Grewe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grewe in America

Grewe is the 19646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grewe surname appeared 1,372 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 Grewe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grewe 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 Grewe

The surname GREWE has its origins in Germany, stemming from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Middle Low German word "gru," which translates to "gray" or "green," potentially referring to a person's physical appearance or place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GREWE can be found in the city archives of Hamburg, dating back to the late 16th century. It appears in a document from 1589, mentioning a merchant named Hans GREWE who traded in the Baltic region. Another early reference is found in the church records of Lübeck, where a family by the name of GREWE is documented in the early 17th century.

The surname GREWE has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual is Johann Philipp GREWE, a German jurist and legal scholar born in Hannover in 1652. He made significant contributions to the field of Roman law and served as a professor at the University of Helmstedt.

Another prominent figure bearing the name GREWE is Wilhelm GREWE, a German diplomat and legal scholar who lived from 1911 to 2000. He played a crucial role in shaping Germany's foreign policy after World War II and served as the country's ambassador to various nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

In the realm of literature, Friedrich GREWE (1782-1850) was a German novelist and playwright known for his satirical works. His most notable publication was the novel "Der Mann ohne Vorurtheil" (The Man Without Prejudice), which offered a critical portrayal of societal norms and prejudices.

The name GREWE has also been associated with notable figures in the arts. Carl GREWE (1828-1904) was a German painter and engraver renowned for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were exhibited in major European cities and are still held in high regard by art historians and collectors.

One of the earliest recorded place names associated with the surname GREWE is the town of Grewesmühlen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany. This name, which translates to "GREWE's mill," suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific location or family residing in that area.

While the surname GREWE is relatively uncommon compared to other German names, it has left an indelible mark on various fields throughout history, from law and diplomacy to literature and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grewe

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

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

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