Explore the Family Name Grumet
The meaning of Grumet
1. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Grummet ‘aftermath, rowen’, one of names assigned at random by Austrian clerks. 2. French: metonymic occupational name for a fuller, from Old Picard grumet ‘oats’, which were used in the fulling process. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Eliezer, Rivky, Zvi.
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How common is the last name Grumet in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grumet saw a dip in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grumet ranked 60,887 in popularity with a count of 309 individuals bearing this surname, equivalent to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank fell to 65,593 and the count dropped slightly to 302, a decrease of 2.27%. This change reduced the proportion to 0.1 per 100,000 people, marking a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #65,593 | -7.73% |
| Count | 309 | 302 | -2.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grumet
For ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicated that the majority of individuals with the Grumet surname identified as white, accounting for 96.44% in 2000 and marginally decreasing to 96.36% by 2010. There was a small percentage (1.94%) of individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, this figure had fallen to zero. The census data showed no representation for the Grumet surname among individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both the surveyed years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 96.36% | -0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 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% |