Explore the Family Name Grandbois
The meaning of Grandbois
French: topographic name from grand ‘large, big’ + bois ‘wood, copse’, or a habitational name from any of several places in France called Grandbois or (Le) Grand Bois ‘(the) big wood’. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Marcell, Yvon, Amedee, Laurent, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Grandbois in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Grandbois" has decreased in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 50,801 in popularity and fell to 54,637 by 2010, marking a decline of 7.55%. Similarly, the count of people bearing the surname dropped from 386 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 2.33%. The proportion of the surname Grandbois per 100,000 population also dropped, with a decrease of 7.14% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #54,637 | -7.55% |
| Count | 386 | 377 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grandbois
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes for the surname Grandbois between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 53.62%, while Hispanic identification experienced a significant surge of 74.13%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as White declined slightly from 85.49% to 81.43%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a moderate increase of 13.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.49% | 81.43% | -4.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.33% | 10.61% | 13.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.51% | 74.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 3.18% | 53.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |