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

Grandchamp, 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 Grandchamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grandchamp in America

Grandchamp is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grandchamp surname appeared 470 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 Grandchamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grandchamp 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 Grandchamp

The surname Grandchamp originated in France during the medieval period, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old French words "grand" meaning "large" and "champ" meaning "field" or "open area." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a large field or open area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Grandchamp can be found in various historical documents from the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. One notable example is the mention of a Raoul de Grandchamp in a charter from the year 1230, indicating the name's existence during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Grandchamp appeared in the famous Froissart Chronicles, which documented the Hundred Years' War between England and France. The chronicles mention a knight named Jean de Grandchamp who fought alongside the French army during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

During the Renaissance period, the Grandchamp family gained prominence in the city of Rouen, where they were involved in the textile trade. One prominent member was Pierre Grandchamp (1515-1589), a wealthy merchant and alderman who played a significant role in the city's affairs.

In the 17th century, the Grandchamp name spread to other parts of France, including Brittany and the Loire Valley. A notable figure from this era was Jacques Grandchamp (1630-1692), a Jesuit priest and philosopher who taught at the prestigious College of La Flèche.

As the name spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Grandchamps, Granchamp, and Granchampe. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the personal preferences of individual families.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Grandchamp, including:

1. Marie-Madeleine Grandchamp (1673-1754), a French mystic and founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross.
2. Louis Grandchamp (1786-1867), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris.
3. Georges Grandchamp (1859-1939), a French artist and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life.
4. Paul Grandchamp (1889-1962), a French writer and poet who was part of the Surrealist movement.
5. Gérard Grandchamp (born 1942), a French actor and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grandchamp

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

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

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