Explore the Family Name Grimsrud
The meaning of Grimsrud
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads in southeastern Norway, from Old Norse Grímr, a personal name meaning ‘man with a mask or helmet’ + ruth ‘cleared field’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars, Anders, Erik, Jorgen, Knut.
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How common is the last name Grimsrud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grimsrud saw a minimal change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,236, while in 2010 it moved slightly to rank 64,054, representing a decrease of about 2.92%. The count of individuals with the surname increased marginally by 3.32% from 301 in 2000 to 311 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #64,054 | -2.92% |
| Count | 301 | 311 | 3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimsrud
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Grimsrud surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, who made up 97.34% of the total in 2000 and decreased slightly to 95.82% in 2010. The data suppressed (S) any representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for privacy reasons. Therefore, the data does not provide any significant changes for these ethnic identities over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.82% | -1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |