Explore the Family Name Grandmaison
The meaning of Grandmaison
French: topographic name or metonymic occupational name composed of grand ‘large’ + maison ‘house’, used to denote someone who lived or possibly worked in a large house, or a habitational name from (La) Grand’maison, (La) Grand-Maison or (La) Grand Maison, names of several places in various parts of France. History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by e.g. Pierre Barbary dit Grandmaison from France (see Barbary). Some characteristic forenames: French Renaud, Cecile, Fernand, Gaston, Lucien, Normand, Rosaire, Thaddee.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grandmaison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grandmaison has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,798th most common surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 42,858th spot, marking a 2.15% change in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced an 8.84% increase, from 464 in 2000 to 505 people in 2010. However, its overall proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #42,858 | 2.15% |
| Count | 464 | 505 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grandmaison
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Grandmaison surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 96.77% in 2000 to 94.06% in 2010. The representation of more than one race within this surname group has seen a significant increase, rising by 57.62%, from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.38% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 Census data did show a new emergence of Hispanic representation at 2.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.06% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.38% | 57.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |