Find out how popular the last name Girod is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Girod.

Girod, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Girod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Girod in America

Girod is the 16876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Girod surname appeared 1,689 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Girod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Girod to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Girod

The surname GIROD has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "girer," which means "to wander" or "to turn." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who was known for their tendency to wander or move around frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GIROD can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Savigny, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Savigny in Normandy, France. This document, dated around 1150, mentions a person named Girodum, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records across different regions of France, including the Franche-Comté, Burgundy, and Alsace. One notable example is the mention of a Jehan Girod in the Cartulaire de l'Église de Saint-Étienne de Dijon, a collection of charters and documents from the Church of Saint-Étienne in Dijon, dated around 1250.

The surname GIROD may also have been derived from certain place names in France, such as Giroux or Girod, which could have further influenced its spelling and pronunciation over time. As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation likely emerged, leading to forms like Giraud, Girault, and Giroud.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname GIROD have left their mark. One notable example is André Girod (1624-1692), a French painter and engraver who was born in Languedoc and known for his religious works and portraits. Another is Jean-Baptiste Girod (1767-1828), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant morphology and classification.

In the 19th century, Jean-Baptiste Girod de l'Ain (1776-1842) was a prominent French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the French National Convention during the French Revolution. Later, Jean-Baptiste Girod de Vienney (1799-1884) was a French Catholic priest and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

The surname GIROD has also been carried by individuals in other parts of Europe and beyond. For example, Jean-Baptiste Girod (1821-1900) was a Swiss engineer and entrepreneur who played a crucial role in the development of the Swiss watchmaking industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Girod

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Girod.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Girod was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Girod has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Girod was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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