Explore the Family Name Grimstead
The meaning of Grimstead
English (Somerset): 1. habitational name from Grimstead in Wiltshire, probably so named from Old English grēne ‘green’ + hām-stede ‘homestead’. 2. occasionally a variant of Grinstead.
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How common is the last name Grimstead in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grimstead has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,058 in popularity, with 308 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 72,568, and the count reduced to 268, indicating a decrease of approximately 13% over the decade. The proportion of individuals named Grimstead per 100,000 also dropped by roughly 18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #72,568 | -18.85% |
| Count | 308 | 268 | -12.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grimstead
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few shifts for people bearing the Grimstead surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, but their percentage decreased slightly from nearly 77% to around 74%. The proportion of Black individuals increased from 18.83% to 21.27% during this time. Notably, there was a significant drop in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.25% to 1.87%. The census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, while those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.95% | 74.25% | -3.51% |
| Black | 18.83% | 21.27% | 12.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 1.87% | -42.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |