Explore the Family Name Grimaud
The meaning of Grimaud
French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements grīm ‘mask, helmet’ or ‘cruel’ and wald ‘power, authority’. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Michel.
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How common is the last name Grimaud in the United States?
The surname Grimaud, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grimaud was ranked 67,113th in terms of popularity but improved its standing by 2010, moving up to rank 64,559. This represents a 3.81% climb in rank during this period. The number of people carrying the Grimaud surname also increased during these years, growing from 275 in 2000 to 308 in 2010, marking a 12% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people stayed consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #64,559 | 3.81% |
| Count | 275 | 308 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimaud
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among individuals with the surname Grimaud between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the dominant ethnicity associated with this surname was White, accounting for 93.45% of all Grimauds. By 2010, while still the most common, the percentage of White Grimauds had decreased to 87.34%. During this same period, there were significant increases in the Hispanic and Black populations within the Grimaud surname, rising to 5.19% and 4.22% respectively. Meanwhile, representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races fell to zero, whereas in 2000, these groups represented 1.82% and 2.18% of the Grimaud population respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group had no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 87.34% | -6.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 5.19% | 138.07% |
| Black | 0% | 4.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |