Grange
A surname referring to a farmstead or grange which was an outlying farm or barn.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,817 Americans carry the last name Grange. That puts it at #17,836 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.53 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 188,638 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grange surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.8K
1 in 188,638
Census rank
#17,836
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,569 bearers of the surname Grange in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.53 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 17836th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grange, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grange
The surname Grange originated from the Old French word "grange" which means a granary or a barn. It first appeared in England shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name was likely bestowed upon someone who lived near or worked at a grange or farm.
The earliest known record of the surname Grange can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "de la Grange" in this document, indicating that it referred to someone living near a grange or barn.
During the Middle Ages, the name Grange was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. This is likely due to the region's agricultural heritage and the presence of many granges and monastic farms.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Grange was Sir William de la Grange, a knight who lived during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). He is mentioned in several historical records from that period, including the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1298.
Another notable bearer of the name was John Grange, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of York during the 15th century. He served as Lord Mayor of York in 1459 and was instrumental in the city's economic development during that time.
In the 16th century, the Grange family of Shropshire produced several notable figures, including Sir Edward Grange (1514-1589), a member of parliament and justice of the peace, and his grandson, Sir Edward Grange (1561-1628), a prominent landowner and patron of the arts.
During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Captain John Grange (1620-1676) was a staunch Royalist who fought for King Charles I. He is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the conflict and was praised for his bravery in battle.
In the 18th century, Thomas Grange (1688-1768) was a renowned architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Bethlem Royal Hospital.
As the surname Grange spread across England and eventually to other parts of the British Isles, it also took on various spellings such as Granger, Grainger, and Graunger, reflecting regional variations and dialects.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grange
Among Census respondents with the surname Grange, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Grange bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Grange surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.7%
- Black or African American11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino3.5%
- Two or more races1.7%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Grange surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,436 | #17,836 | -2.3% |
| Count | 1,491 | 1,569 | 5.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.55 | 0.53 | -3.6% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Grange bearers went from 1,491 to 1,569 (+5.2% change). The surname moved down 400 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,436 to #17,836.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Grange
FAQ
Grange surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Grange?
The surname Grange holds position #17,836 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,817 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.53 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Grange surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grange, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.7%. The next largest groups are Black (11.2%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.