Explore the Family Name Grimard
The meaning of Grimard
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Grimhard, composed of the elements grīm ‘mask, helmet’ or ‘cruel’ and hard ‘hard, strong’. Compare Gremore. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Marcel, Alphonse, Fernand, Gisele, Jean-Paul, Normand, Yvan, Yves.
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How common is the last name Grimard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grimard saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 51583 to 52037, a change of -0.88%. However, the number of individuals with this last name increased by 5.28% during this period, growing from 379 to 399. The proportion of people named Grimard per 100,000 remained steady at 0.14 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #52,037 | -0.88% |
| Count | 379 | 399 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimard
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Grimard surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the majority identify as White, though there was a small decrease in this group from 97.10% in 2000 to 95.49% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.58% to 2.26%, a change of 43.04%. Additionally, people claiming two or more races started appearing in the 2010 data, accounting for 1.75% of Grimards. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.49% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.26% | 43.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |