2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Grispino
Italian surname derived from the Latin phrase "crispus pinus" meaning "curly pine tree."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Grispino. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grispino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Grispino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grispino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grispino
The surname GRISPINO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Calabria, particularly in the coastal areas where the Greek influence was strong.
The name GRISPINO is thought to be derived from the Greek word "grisphos," meaning "curly-haired" or "crisp-haired." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive name given to individuals with curly or crisp hair, which was a distinctive physical trait in those times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRISPINO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in a legal document from 1089, indicating its presence in the region during that period.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Girolamo GRISPINO is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Naples. He was a respected scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the city during that era.
Another notable individual bearing the surname GRISPINO was Antonio GRISPINO, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city of Palermo, including the Church of San Domenico and the Palazzo dei Normanni.
During the Renaissance period, the name GRISPINO gained further recognition with the artist Francesco GRISPINO, who was born in Lecce in 1508. He was renowned for his exquisite paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be admired in churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Giuseppe GRISPINO made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was a renowned physician and researcher who authored several influential works on the treatment of various diseases and medical conditions.
Throughout its history, the surname GRISPINO has been found in various spellings and variations, such as Grispino, Grispini, Grispano, and Crispino, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where it was prevalent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grispino
Among Census respondents with the surname Grispino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Grispino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Grispino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grispino
Grispino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+11 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,066 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-11 bearers (-8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 1,066 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.7%) | Down 11,894 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Grispino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #145,757 | -8.9% |
| Count | 126 | 115 | -8.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grispino bearers went from 126 to 115 (-8.7% change). The surname moved down 11,894 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #145,757.
FAQ
Grispino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grispino?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Grispino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Grispino?
Grispino ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Grispino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Grispino.
Has Grispino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grispino went from 126 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Grispino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grispino, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grispino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grispino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Grispino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Grispino mean?
Italian surname derived from the Latin phrase "crispus pinus" meaning "curly pine tree." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Grispino (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Grispino?
See how common the surname Grispino is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.