Explore the Family Name Grymes
The meaning of Grymes
English (Norfolk): variant of Grimes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grymes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grymes has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grymes ranked 58,692 in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames; by 2010, it had fallen to 59,470, a marginal drop of 1.33%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Grymes grew from 323 to 340 during the same period, marking an increase of 5.26%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #59,470 | -1.33% |
| Count | 323 | 340 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grymes
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that Grymes is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, with a decline from 78.95% to 72.06% between 2000 and 2010. The second largest ethnic group associated with Grymes is Black, which saw an increase from 16.10% to 21.47% over the same decade. The percentage of people with the Grymes surname identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly, growing from 1.86% to 3.24%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly, from 2.48% to 2.06%. No individuals with the Grymes surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.95% | 72.06% | -8.73% |
| Black | 16.1% | 21.47% | 33.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 3.24% | 74.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.06% | -16.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |