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

Grimmage, 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 Grimmage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grimmage in America

Grimmage is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grimmage surname appeared 206 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 Grimmage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grimmage 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 Grimmage

The surname GRIMMAGE has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from a place name. The earliest records suggest that the name may have originated from a now-lost settlement called "Grimmige" or a similar spelling variation.

One of the earliest known references to the name GRIMMAGE can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a historical record of financial accounts from the late 12th century. The entry mentions a person named "Robert de Grimmage" who was likely a landowner or tenant from the area.

By the 13th century, the name had spread to other regions of England, as evidenced by its appearance in various medieval documents and charters. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which lists a "William Grimmage" as a taxpayer.

In the 14th century, the surname GRIMMAGE appears in the Court Rolls of Warwickshire, indicating that the name had established a presence in the Midlands region. One such record from 1379 mentions a "John Grimmage" who was involved in a land dispute.

As the name continued to evolve over the centuries, various spelling variations emerged, including Grymage, Grimmage, and Grimidge. These variations can be found in historical records across different counties of England.

One notable figure bearing the surname GRIMMAGE was Sir Thomas Grimmage (1560-1628), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Middle Temple. He served as a Member of Parliament for Maldon, Essex, in the early 17th century.

Another individual of note was Robert Grimmage (1680-1754), a renowned clockmaker from London. He was renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces, which were highly sought after by wealthy patrons.

In the 18th century, the name GRIMMAGE appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where several baptisms, marriages, and burials were recorded for families bearing this surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GRIMMAGE surname in North America can be found in the colonial records of Virginia, where a William Grimmage is mentioned as a landowner in the 1670s.

Throughout its history, the surname GRIMMAGE has been carried by various individuals across different walks of life, from lawyers and craftsmen to landowners and tradesmen, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grimmage

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

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

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