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

Graymountain, 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 Graymountain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graymountain in America

Graymountain is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graymountain surname appeared 101 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 Graymountain.

The history of the last name Graymountain

The surname GRAYMOUNTAIN is believed to have originated in Scotland during the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a specific place or geographic feature associated with a gray or grayish-colored mountain range.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GRAYMOUNTAIN can be found in the Registrum Episcopatus Aberdonensis, a collection of charters and deeds relating to the Bishopric of Aberdeen, dated between the years 1483 and 1499. This document mentions a certain "Johannis de Graymontayne," suggesting the name's existence in the late 15th century.

The name GRAYMOUNTAIN may have evolved from an older Scottish Gaelic or Scots language term referring to a specific gray mountain or hill. It's possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals who lived near or were associated with such a geographic feature.

In the 16th century, a record from the Court of Session in Edinburgh mentions a "Thomas Graymontane," indicating the surname's continued presence in Scotland during that time period.

One notable bearer of the GRAYMOUNTAIN surname was Sir Robert GRAYMOUNTAIN, a Scottish nobleman and landowner who lived in the early 17th century. He was known for his role in the Scottish Reformation and his support for the Presbyterian church.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth GRAYMOUNTAIN, born in 1654, who was a renowned herbalist and healer in the Scottish Highlands. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and plant remedies was widely respected in her community.

In the 18th century, a certain Captain James GRAYMOUNTAIN served in the British Royal Navy and was involved in several significant naval battles during the Seven Years' War. His exploits were documented in various naval records from that era.

The surname GRAYMOUNTAIN also appears in some historical records related to the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the areas around the Grampian Mountains, which may have influenced the name's origin.

While the GRAYMOUNTAIN surname is not as common as many others, it has persisted throughout Scottish history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military personnel, and skilled tradespeople.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graymountain

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

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 Graymountain 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.

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

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