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

Graybill, 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 Graybill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graybill in America

Graybill is the 8345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graybill surname appeared 3,967 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 Graybill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Graybill 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 Graybill

The surname Graybill is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "græg" and "bill," which together mean "gray bill" or "gray beak." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or a descriptive name to someone with a prominent or distinctive gray-colored beak or bill.

The earliest known record of the name Graybill dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273. This early record suggests that the name was already established in England by this time. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Graybyll and Graybell, can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries.

One notable historical figure with the surname Graybill was Sir John Graybill, a prominent merchant and politician in the city of York during the late 15th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1487 and was respected for his contributions to the city's economic growth and development.

In the 17th century, the Graybill family had a strong presence in the county of Lancashire, particularly in the town of Preston. A noteworthy individual from this era was William Graybill (1622-1689), a successful landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community.

As the name spread across England, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles. In Scotland, the Graybill surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with records indicating a family of that name living in the Highlands region.

Another prominent figure with the Graybill surname was Robert Graybill (1785-1856), an English-born naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was known for his bravery and distinguished service, ultimately rising to the rank of Rear Admiral.

The Graybill name also has a presence in the United States, primarily due to immigration from England and Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries. One notable American with this surname was Elizabeth Graybill (1810-1892), an early pioneer and settler in the state of Indiana, who played a crucial role in the establishment of the community of Graybill Creek.

Throughout history, the surname Graybill has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, landowners, farmers, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graybill

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

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

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