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

Griner, 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 Griner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Griner in America

Griner is the 8036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Griner surname appeared 4,117 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 Griner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Griner 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 Griner

The surname GRINER is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "grin" or "grine," which means "green" or "evergreen." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who lived near a lush, evergreen area or perhaps worked in forestry or a similar occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRINER can be found in the records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Hans Griner was mentioned in a document dated 1582. This document details a land dispute between Hans and a neighboring farmer, providing a glimpse into the life of one of the earliest known bearers of the GRINER name.

In the 17th century, the name GRINER appeared in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a family by the name of Griner was involved in the thriving textile trade. Johann Griner, born in 1625, was a prominent merchant and guild member, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the city's economic and social life for several generations.

As the centuries passed, the GRINER name spread across various regions of Germany and eventually to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Friedrich Griner, a German-born botanist who lived from 1781 to 1857. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Prussian region and is remembered for his extensive collections and detailed documentation of various plant species.

Another individual of note was Elise Griner, born in 1868 in the town of Heidelberg, who became a renowned artist and painter during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from rural life, were widely exhibited and celebrated throughout Germany and beyond.

In more recent times, the GRINER name has gained recognition through the achievements of individuals like Hans Griner, a German-American engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early aerospace technology during the mid-20th century, working on projects such as the Apollo program.

While the origins of the GRINER surname can be traced back to the green landscapes of Bavaria, its bearers have left their mark across various fields and regions, contributing to the rich tapestry of human history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Griner

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

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

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