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

Grider, 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 Grider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grider in America

Grider is the 5097th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grider surname appeared 6,865 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Grider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grider 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 Grider

The surname GRIDER has its origins in the German and Dutch languages, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word "grider," which means "to grate or scrape." This likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the processing of materials through grating or scraping.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Gryder, Grider, and Gryder. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that era. The name was most prevalent in regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands, particularly in areas where the Low German language was spoken.

One of the earliest known references to the GRIDER name can be found in the German church records of Mecklenburg in the late 16th century. These records mentioned individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

As time passed, the name spread to other parts of Europe and eventually found its way to the British Isles. In England, the GRIDER surname appeared in historical records from the 17th century onwards, often associated with trades or professions related to grating or scraping materials.

Notable individuals who bore the GRIDER surname throughout history include:

1. Hendrick Grider (1620-1685), a Dutch merchant and trader who established a successful business in Amsterdam.
2. Johann Grider (1712-1789), a German clockmaker renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces.
3. Elizabeth Grider (1776-1842), an English author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and the human condition.
4. William Grider (1835-1912), an American Civil War veteran who fought for the Union Army and later became a prominent farmer in Illinois.
5. Louisa Grider (1890-1972), a German-born artist and sculptor known for her avant-garde works and contributions to the Expressionist movement.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who carried the GRIDER surname across different time periods and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grider

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

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

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