Explore the Family Name Grignon
The meaning of Grignon
French: nickname from Old French grignier ‘to grit the teeth or curl the lips’, gestures of fierce contempt, or a habitational name from (Le) Grignon, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Greeno. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Henri, Laurent, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Grignon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grignon has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grignon ranked 33,528 in popularity with 642 instances of the name being recorded. By 2010, the rank moved up to 33,410 with an increase in count to 683, marking a 6.39 percent growth. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people showed a slight decrease of 4.17 percent, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #33,410 | 0.35% |
| Count | 642 | 683 | 6.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grignon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. For the Grignon surname, individuals identifying as White represented the majority at 78.19 percent in 2000 and 77.01 percent in 2010, showing a slight decrease. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up the second-largest group at 16.51 percent in 2000, decreasing slightly to 15.81 percent by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased from 2.49 percent to 2.20 percent. There was a notable increase of 88.57 percent in the category of two or more races, moving from 1.40 percent in 2000 to 2.64 percent in 2010. No changes were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities, remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.19% | 77.01% | -1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.51% | 15.81% | -4.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.64% | 88.57% |
| Black | 2.49% | 2.2% | -11.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |