Explore the Family Name Grillot
The meaning of Grillot
French: nickname for a cheerful person, from Old French grillot ‘cricket’ (from Late Latin grillus; see Grill 1). Compare Grilliot. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Francois.
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How common is the last name Grillot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grillot saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 44,103 in 2000 to 43,285 in 2010, marking a 1.85% climb. The count of individuals with the Grillot surname also increased from 460 in 2000 to 499 in 2010, representing an 8.48% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #43,285 | 1.85% |
| Count | 460 | 499 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grillot
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Grillot surname are identified as White, with this group accounting for 97.19% in 2010, a slight decrease from 98.04% in 2000. In 2010, there was a small percentage reported as Hispanic, while no individuals were reported to be Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 97.19% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |