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

Grieco, 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 Grieco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grieco in America

Grieco is the 9212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grieco surname appeared 3,537 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Grieco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grieco 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 Grieco

The surname Grieco originated in Italy and has been present since the medieval period. It is derived from the Greek word "Graikos," which means "Greek." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had Greek ancestry or ties to the Greek culture or language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grieco can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari in the Apulia region of southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area during the Middle Ages.

The name Grieco may also be associated with the town of Greccio, located in the province of Rieti, Lazio. This town was known for its Greek influences and may have served as a source for the surname. In fact, some records mention individuals with the surname "de Greccio" or "da Greccio," indicating their origin from this locality.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Grieco. One of the earliest was Pietro Grieco (c. 1300-1370), a renowned Italian jurist and professor of law who taught at the University of Bologna. Another notable figure was Girolamo Grieco (1519-1593), an Italian humanist and scholar who wrote extensively on classical literature and philosophy.

In the artistic realm, Giovanni Battista Grieco (1627-1692) was a prominent Italian painter of the Baroque era, known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Grieco (1836-1913) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and founded several newspapers, including "Il Popolo Romano."

More recently, Adriana Grieco (1880-1953) was an Italian actress and opera singer who performed in numerous operas and plays throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Grieco who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, showcasing the rich heritage and diversity associated with this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grieco

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

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

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