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

Grindrod, 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 Grindrod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grindrod in America

Grindrod is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grindrod surname appeared 327 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 Grindrod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grindrod 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 Grindrod

The surname Grindrod has its roots in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is a locational name, derived from a place called Grindrod in Lancashire. The name is thought to originate from the Old English words "gryn," meaning a green, and "rod," meaning a clearing or a valley.

The earliest known record of the surname Grindrod appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from the year 1199, where a person named Richard de Gryndrod is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

Over the centuries, the surname has been spelled in various ways, including Gryndrod, Gryndrode, and Gryndrode. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname Grindrod was John Grindrod, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Lancashire in the late 16th century. He was born around 1550 and played a significant role in the local community.

Another prominent figure was William Grindrod, a renowned physician and author who lived in the early 19th century. He was born in 1786 and wrote several influential works on medical topics, including "A Compendium of the Diseases of Children" and "A Treatise on the Nature and Cure of Gravel and Gout."

In the realm of literature, we find Elizabeth Grindrod, a British author and poet who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was born in 1758 and published several works of poetry and prose, including "The Emigrants" and "The Patriot's Offering."

The name Grindrod also appears in historical records related to the English Civil War. A notable figure from this period was Captain John Grindrod, a Royalist officer who fought for King Charles I. He was born around 1610 and played a role in several battles during the conflict.

Another individual worth mentioning is Henry Grindrod, a prominent English architect from the 19th century. He was born in 1812 and designed several notable buildings, including the Birmingham Town Hall and the New Street Station in Birmingham.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Grindrod who have left their mark throughout history. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, reflecting the rich tapestry of the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grindrod

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

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

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