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

Griesbach, 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 Griesbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Griesbach in America

Griesbach is the 24822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Griesbach surname appeared 1,003 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 Griesbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Griesbach 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 Griesbach

The surname Griesbach is of German origin, derived from the place name Griesbach, which translates to "gravel stream" or "pebbly brook" in German. The name is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, likely in the 14th or 15th century.

Griesbach is a topographic name, meaning it refers to a geographic feature such as a stream or valley. The name was likely given to someone who lived near a gravel stream or a pebbly brook, indicating their place of residence or origin.

The earliest known record of the name Griesbach can be found in the Bavarian town of Griesbach, located in the district of Rottal-Inn. This town was first mentioned in historical documents in the year 1150, suggesting that the surname may have emerged around this time or shortly after.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Griesbach was Johannes Griesbach, a German Biblical scholar and theologian who lived from 1745 to 1812. He is known for his work on the Greek New Testament and his contributions to the field of textual criticism.

Another notable figure with the surname Griesbach was Johann Jakob Griesbach, a German lawyer and historian who lived from 1798 to 1854. He authored several works on the history of Germany and the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 19th century, a German immigrant named Johann Griesbach settled in the United States, establishing a family line in the country. His son, Benjamin Griesbach, born in 1850, became a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Chicago.

The name Griesbach has also been associated with several notable figures in the field of science and academia. One such individual was Adolf Griesbach, a German geologist and paleontologist who lived from 1839 to 1912. He made significant contributions to the study of the geology and paleontology of the Himalayas.

Another notable bearer of the name was Heinz Griesbach, a German mathematician and logician who lived from 1920 to 1995. He made important contributions to the field of mathematical logic and set theory.

Overall, the surname Griesbach has a rich history rooted in the German language and geographic origins. While the name has spread to various parts of the world, it remains closely tied to its German heritage and the meaning associated with its topographic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Griesbach

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

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

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