Explore the Family Name Grimball
The meaning of Grimball
Probably a variant of Grimble.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grimball in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grimball has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Grimball was ranked the 68,973rd most common name, which improved to the 64,891st rank by 2010, indicating a popularity growth of around 5.92%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 266 to 306 during the same period, a rise of approximately 15.04%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Grimball surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #64,891 | 5.92% |
| Count | 266 | 306 | 15.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimball
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some minor shifts for the surname Grimball between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnicity associated with this surname is White, accounting for 62.78% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 62.42% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black with this surname also make a substantial proportion, growing slightly from 31.95% to 32.35% over the decade. Meanwhile, those affiliating with two or more races dropped by about 13.02%, and the Hispanic representation also fell by 13.3%. There were no individuals with the Grimball surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.78% | 62.42% | -0.57% |
| Black | 31.95% | 32.35% | 1.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.38% | 2.94% | -13.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.63% | -13.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |