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

Gribble, 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 Gribble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gribble in America

Gribble is the 8611th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gribble surname appeared 3,819 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 Gribble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gribble 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 Gribble

The surname Gribble is believed to have originated in England and dates back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "grib" or "gryb," meaning a small ditch or trench, and "hyll," meaning a hill. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small ditch or trench on a hill.

The name can be found in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gribehille." This early spelling reinforces the connection to the Old English words and provides evidence of the name's long-standing presence in England.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is that of Roger Gribill, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1195. Another early bearer of the name was William Gribyll, who was recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273.

In the 14th century, the name took on variations such as Gribyll, Grybbyll, and Gribble. During this time, the surname was found in various regions of England, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Somerset.

One notable figure with the surname Gribble was Sir Henry Gribble (1545-1609), an English politician and landowner from Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset in the late 16th century.

Another significant bearer of the name was Robert Gribble (1684-1733), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Combe Florey in Somerset. He was known for his writings on religious and philosophical topics.

In the 18th century, the name Gribble gained prominence through the work of Samuel Gribble (1717-1803), an English poet and playwright. He was born in Cornwall and is best known for his satirical plays and poems.

The 19th century saw the emergence of another notable figure, Joseph Gribble (1823-1893), an English-born Australian politician and journalist. He played a significant role in the early political and cultural life of South Australia.

One of the most recent historical figures with the surname Gribble was Leonard Gribble (1873-1952), an English architect and author. He was known for his work in the Arts and Crafts movement and his writings on architectural history and design.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gribble

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

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

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