Explore the Family Name Grenfell
The meaning of Grenfell
English (Cornwall): variant of Granville (of Norman origin) or Greenfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grenfell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grenfell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 30,023 and held a count of 737 people with this last name. However, by 2010, the ranking had slipped to 32,396 with only 710 individuals bearing the surname, denoting a change of -7.9 in rank and a drop of 3.66% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by approximately 11.11%, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #32,396 | -7.9% |
| Count | 737 | 710 | -3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grenfell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Grenfell has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.89% of the individuals with the surname identified as White, but this number increased to 95.63% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly by 56.03%, from 4.48% in 2000 to just 1.97% in 2010. The census also shows new representations in 2010: 0.70% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and 1.41% claimed two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 95.63% | 1.85% |
| Hispanic | 4.48% | 1.97% | -56.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |