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

Grandison, 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 Grandison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grandison in America

Grandison is the 16444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grandison surname appeared 1,749 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 Grandison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grandison 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 Grandison

The surname Grandison has its origins in France and is derived from the Old French phrase "grand donjon," which refers to a large fortified tower or keep within a castle. This name likely originated in the 12th or 13th century during the Norman period in England, when many French nobles and their retainers accompanied William the Conqueror and received lands and titles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grandison can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Willelmus de Grandissono, who held estates in Wiltshire and Somerset.

In the 13th century, a prominent member of the Grandison family was Sir Otto de Grandison, a powerful baron and military commander who fought in the Barons' War against King Henry III. He was captured at the Battle of Lewes in 1264 and later released after the Mise of Lewes, a treaty that sought to resolve the conflict.

Another notable figure bearing the name Grandison was John de Grandison, who served as Bishop of Exeter from 1327 to 1369. He played a significant role in the reconstruction of Exeter Cathedral after it was damaged by an earthquake in 1322. John de Grandison's nephew, Sir Thomas de Grandison, was a renowned military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War and participated in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

In the 15th century, Sir William Grandison was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Henry VI. He was involved in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.

Another notable individual with the surname Grandison was Sir John Grandisonson, who lived in the 16th century and served as a courtier to Queen Elizabeth I. He was knighted by the Queen in 1577 and held various positions at the royal court.

The Grandison surname has its roots in medieval France and can be traced back to the Norman conquest of England. Throughout history, individuals bearing this name have played significant roles in various military campaigns, religious affairs, and political endeavors, leaving a lasting impact on the annals of English and French history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grandison

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

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

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