Explore the Family Name Grima
The meaning of Grima
Italian and Maltese: possibly from the ancient Germanic female personal name Grima (from grīm ‘mask, helmet’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Mario, Carmel, Carmine, Sante.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grima saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,157th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 46,219th place, representing a 7.1 percent drop. The count of people with the Grima surname also fell slightly from 472 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a 2.33 percent decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.88 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #46,219 | -7.1% |
| Count | 472 | 461 | -2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grima
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Grima surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 3.01 percent between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation increased by 19.24 percent, while those identifying as Black appeared in the 2010 census after not being represented in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 10.06 percent, and those identifying with two or more races were not reported in the 2010 census data. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.51% | 78.09% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 14.19% | 16.92% | 19.24% |
| Black | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 1.52% | -10.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |