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

Grilliot, 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 Grilliot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grilliot in America

Grilliot is the 40016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grilliot surname appeared 548 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 Grilliot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grilliot 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 Grilliot

The surname GRILLIOT originated from the Burgundy region of France during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old French word "grillet," meaning "little cricket" or "grasshopper." It was likely a nickname given to someone who exhibited traits associated with these insects, such as being small in stature or having a high-pitched voice.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GRILLIOT name can be found in a document from the village of Épinac, dated 1349. This document mentions a certain Jean Grilliot, who was a landowner in the area. The name also appears in other historical records from the region, such as the census records of Dijon from the 15th century.

In the late 16th century, the GRILLIOT family had established a presence in the nearby town of Beaune, where they were involved in the local wine trade. One notable member of the family was Claude Grilliot (1548-1628), a successful merchant and vineyard owner who helped popularize the wines of Burgundy throughout France and neighboring regions.

During the 17th century, several members of the GRILLIOT family migrated to other parts of France, including Paris and Lyon. One of these individuals was Pierre Grilliot (1612-1679), a skilled architect who worked on various prestigious projects in Paris, such as the renovation of the Palais du Louvre.

As the GRILLIOT name spread across France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the German state of Bavaria, where they adopted the spelling "Grillioth." One notable descendant from this line was Johann Grillioth (1746-1824), a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly prized by the nobility.

Another prominent figure bearing the GRILLIOT name was Marie-Antoinette Grilliot (1782-1856), a French painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her depictions of aristocratic subjects during the Napoleonic era. Her works can be found in several museums in France and Europe.

While the GRILLIOT surname has its roots in Burgundy, it has since become dispersed across various regions and countries, with descendants contributing to various fields, from agriculture and commerce to the arts and sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grilliot

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

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

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