Explore the Family Name Grandchamp
The meaning of Grandchamp
French: topographic name from grand ‘large’ + champ ‘field’, or a habitational name from (Le) Grandchamp, (Le) Grand-Champ or (Le) Grand Champ, names of several places in various parts of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Celina, Jean-Luc, Luc.
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How common is the last name Grandchamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grandchamp has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,859 in terms of frequency among surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to rank 45,495. This corresponds to a change of approximately -8.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 489 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a negative change of about -3.89%. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an overall drop of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #45,495 | -8.69% |
| Count | 489 | 470 | -3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grandchamp
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grandchamp, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as "Two or more races," jumping from 1.43% in 2000 to 3.83% in 2010, which equates to a substantial rise of 167.83%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White represented 85.89% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 83.62% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing the Grandchamp surname rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.91% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 2.45% to 2.98%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 9.41% to 7.66%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.89% | 83.62% | -2.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.41% | 7.66% | -18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 3.83% | 167.83% |
| Black | 2.45% | 2.98% | 21.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |