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

Grinnage, 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 Grinnage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grinnage in America

Grinnage is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grinnage surname appeared 269 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 Grinnage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grinnage 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 Grinnage

The surname Grinnage has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era, tracing back to the region that is now modern-day England. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "grenen," which means "to grin" or "to grimace." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a tendency to grin or make facial expressions.

The earliest recorded mention of the Grinnage surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Grinnage surname was Sir William Grinnage, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Records show that he was born in 1320 and died in 1395.

In the 16th century, there was a notable figure named John Grinnage, a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was born in 1525 and played an influential role in the city's governance and trade affairs during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Thomas Grinnage, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1623, he was educated at Oxford University and became a respected authority on religious texts and teachings.

During the 18th century, the Grinnage surname was found in various parts of England, with records indicating families living in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Gloucestershire. One notable individual from this period was Samuel Grinnage, a successful businessman and landowner born in 1745 in Yorkshire.

The Grinnage surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Grinnage Manor in Gloucestershire and Grinnage Hill in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time, including Grinidge, Grinnidge, and Grynage.

Throughout its history, the Grinnage surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, scholars, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grinnage

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

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

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