2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Grevengoed
A Dutch surname originating from a habitational name for someone living near a greve or graven (ditch).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Grevengoed. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grevengoed surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Grevengoed in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grevengoed, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grevengoed
The surname GREVENGOED is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century in the Netherlands. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name "Grevengoedsedijk" in the Dutch province of Overijssel. The name is a compound word, with "greven" meaning "counts" and "goed" referring to "property" or "estate," suggesting a connection to landholdings or territories under the jurisdiction of counts or noblemen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1492 municipal records of the city of Deventer, where a certain Henrick Grevengoed is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in several 16th-century church registers and tax records from various towns in the Overijssel region, indicating its widespread use among the local population.
In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Pieter Grevengoed (1610-1678), a respected Dutch painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works can be found in notable collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
During the 18th century, the surname was associated with the Grevengoed family of landed gentry from the town of Zwolle. Prominent members included Jan Grevengoed (1712-1788), a wealthy merchant and alderman, and his son, Willem Grevengoed (1744-1823), a respected lawyer and local magistrate.
In the 19th century, the name appears in historical records related to the Dutch colonial presence in Indonesia. Cornelis Grevengoed (1813-1886), a colonial administrator and trader, played a significant role in the governance of the Dutch East Indies.
Another noteworthy figure was Willem Grevengoed (1860-1932), a Dutch engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology. His innovative designs for aircraft propellers and engines were highly influential in the early days of powered flight.
Throughout its history, the surname GREVENGOED has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, particularly in the eastern provinces of Overijssel and Gelderland. While the name has remained relatively uncommon outside of its Dutch roots, it continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of Dutch surnames and their historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grevengoed
Among Census respondents with the surname Grevengoed, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Grevengoed bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Grevengoed surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grevengoed
Grevengoed appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+16 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 15,442 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Grevengoed surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #144,270 | 9.7% |
| Count | 101 | 117 | 15.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grevengoed bearers went from 101 to 117 (+15.8% change). The surname moved up 15,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #144,270.
FAQ
Grevengoed surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grevengoed?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Grevengoed. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Grevengoed?
Grevengoed ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Grevengoed. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Grevengoed.
Has Grevengoed become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grevengoed went from 101 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 16 (+15.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Grevengoed?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grevengoed, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grevengoed in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grevengoed appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Hispanic (1.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Grevengoed (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Grevengoed mean?
A Dutch surname originating from a habitational name for someone living near a greve or graven (ditch). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Grevengoed (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Grevengoed?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.