Explore the Family Name Grindstaff
The meaning of Grindstaff
Americanized form of German Kranzdorf or of its extinct altered form Crantzdorf: unexplained. Compare Grandstaff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grindstaff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grindstaff has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Grindstaff ranked 8,025th in terms of surname prevalence and was carried by an estimated 3,813 individuals. By 2010, the surname had dropped to 8,736th place with 3,754 people bearing the name. This equates to a reduction of around 1.55%, suggesting that the surname is less common than it was a decade ago.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,025 | #8,736 | -8.86% |
| Count | 3,813 | 3,754 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.41 | 1.27 | -9.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grindstaff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the demographic makeup of those with the surname Grindstaff. The proportion of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.56% in 2010, while those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose from 0.68% to 1.49%. Individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.19% to 95.05%. There was also an increase in the Hispanic population from 1.23% to 2.18%, and in the Black population from 0.13% to 0.24%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a small increase from 0.42% to 0.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.05% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.18% | 77.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 1.49% | 119.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.56% | 64.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.48% | 14.29% |
| Black | 0.13% | 0.24% | 84.62% |