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

Grazette, 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 Grazette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grazette in America

Grazette is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grazette surname appeared 126 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 Grazette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grazette 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 Grazette

The surname Grazette originated in the Normandy region of France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "grazette," which referred to a small, grassy meadow or pasture. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near or worked on such a grassy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grazette can be found in the Doomsday Book, a comprehensive survey of England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Roger de Grazette in the county of Oxfordshire.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert de Grazette who was a knight and landowner in the village of Grazette, near the town of Rouen in Normandy. This village likely took its name from the same Old French root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and grassy meadows.

During the 14th century, the Grazette family established itself in England, with several members holding prominent positions. One notable figure was Sir John Grazette, who served as a member of the King's Council under Edward III and fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Grazette family settled in Scotland, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Grazet" or "Grazat." One of the earliest Scottish Grazettes was William Grazat, who was born in Aberdeen in 1542 and became a respected merchant and burgess of the city.

Throughout the centuries, several other notable individuals have borne the surname Grazette. These include:

1. Pierre Grazette (1592-1670), a French philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of optics.
2. Marie-Antoinette Grazette (1755-1793), a French noblewoman who was executed during the French Revolution.
3. Charles Grazette (1810-1888), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.
4. Louise Grazette (1872-1946), a French painter and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement.
5. James Grazette (1901-1976), an American writer and journalist who covered World War II and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his reporting.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grazette

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

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

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