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

Graise, 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 Graise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graise in America

Graise is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graise surname appeared 116 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Graise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Graise 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 Graise

The surname GRAISE originates from France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "gresier," which referred to a dry or thin person, potentially indicating that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with a slender physique.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical traits, or places of origin. In the case of GRAISE, it is likely that the name was initially bestowed upon an individual based on their physical appearance, and subsequently passed down through generations.

One of the earliest known references to the GRAISE name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval document from the 13th century, which lists various professions and trades in Paris. This document mentions a certain Jean GRAISE, who was a member of the weavers' guild.

In the 14th century, records from the town of Beauvais mention a landowner named Guilleaume GRAISE, indicating that by this time, the name had become established within the region.

Throughout the centuries, the GRAISE surname has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Étienne GRAISE (1505-1570) made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

During the French Revolution, a military officer named Jacques GRAISE (1762-1823) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield, ultimately rising to the rank of general.

In the 19th century, Marie GRAISE (1819-1898), a renowned painter and artist, gained acclaim for her exquisite portraits and landscape paintings, which captured the essence of French rural life.

Another notable figure with the GRAISE surname was Pierre GRAISE (1870-1942), a prominent architect who played a significant role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Paris during the Belle Époque era.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the rise of Simone GRAISE (1908-1996), a celebrated novelist and screenwriter whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

While the GRAISE surname has its roots in France, over time it has spread to other parts of the world, evolving and adapting to various cultural and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graise

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

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 Graise 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 Graise 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 Graise was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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