Explore the Family Name Grassmyer
The meaning of Grassmyer
Americanized form of German Grassmeyer (or of any of its like-sounding cognates): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived by a meadow or, in some cases, was in charge of the communal meadows, from Middle High German gras ‘grass, pasture’. The surname Grassmeyer is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Grassmyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grassmyer experienced a dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grassmyer was ranked 62,046 in terms of surname prevalence in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 63,698, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.66%. However, despite its drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 302 to 313 during this same period, marking a growth of 3.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,698 | -2.66% |
| Count | 302 | 313 | 3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grassmyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Grassmyer identify as White. In 2000, 98.34% of Grassmyers identified as White, and this percentage grew to 98.72% by 2010. There were no reported Grassmyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 98.72% | 0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |