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

Gratereaux, 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 Gratereaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gratereaux in America

Gratereaux is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gratereaux surname appeared 131 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 Gratereaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gratereaux 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 Gratereaux

The surname GRATEREAUX originates from France, specifically the Normandy region, and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "grateler," which means "to scratch" or "to scrape," possibly referring to an occupation or trade involving scraping or scratching.

The name GRATEREAUX first appeared in historical records during the 11th century, around the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is believed that some bearers of this surname may have accompanied William the Conqueror to England, as the name is found in early English records, such as the Domesday Book of 1086.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname GRATEREAUX was Raoul Gratereaux, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Another notable bearer of this name was Guillaume Gratereaux, a prominent merchant from Rouen, Normandy, who lived in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the GRATEREAUX surname was found in various parts of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France region. During this time, the name appeared in several historical records, such as tax rolls and legal documents, often with variations in spelling, including Gratereau, Graterault, and Graterel.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname GRATEREAUX was Jean Gratereaux, a French scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century (1505-1566). He was known for his works on rhetoric and logic, and his teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual circles of his time.

Another notable bearer of the GRATEREAUX surname was Pierre Gratereaux (1638-1711), a French painter and engraver who was particularly skilled in portraiture. His works can be found in several art galleries and museums across Europe.

In the 18th century, the GRATEREAUX surname was found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Provence, and Languedoc. One notable individual from this period was Louis Gratereaux (1720-1792), a French playwright and novelist who gained recognition for his satirical works and social commentary.

The surname GRATEREAUX continued to be present in France throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, with bearers of this name contributing to various fields, such as art, literature, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gratereaux

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

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

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