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

Grimberg, 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 Grimberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grimberg in America

Grimberg is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grimberg surname appeared 283 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 Grimberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grimberg 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 Grimberg

The surname Grimberg is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "grim," meaning "fierce" or "severe," and "berg," meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term or a reference to a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Grimberg name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this collection, there is a reference to a landowner named Johannes Grimberg, who lived in the region of Saxony during that time.

By the 14th century, the Grimberg name had spread across various regions of Germany, with mentions in various local records and chronicles. One notable individual was Heinrich Grimberg, a merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg, who lived between 1310 and 1378.

In the 16th century, the Grimberg family gained prominence in the German state of Hesse, where they held influential positions in local government and commerce. Johann Grimberg (1525-1590) was a respected magistrate and alderman in the city of Kassel, while his son, Matthias Grimberg (1560-1628), became a successful merchant and banker.

The 17th century saw the Grimberg name appearing in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and trade. In the Netherlands, there was a record of a Dutch merchant named Willem Grimberg (1620-1687), who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the Dutch East Indies.

As the centuries progressed, the Grimberg surname continued to spread and evolve, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Grimberger, Grymberg, and Grymberger. One notable figure from the 19th century was the German philosopher and writer, Friedrich Grimberg (1810-1875), who was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout history, the Grimberg name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including academics, artists, politicians, and military figures. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval Germany, its legacy has transcended borders and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grimberg

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

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

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