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

Grinsell, 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 Grinsell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grinsell in America

Grinsell is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grinsell surname appeared 218 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 Grinsell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grinsell 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 Grinsell

The surname Grinsell originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "grene" meaning green and "sele" meaning a dwelling or hall. The name likely referred to someone who lived in a green hall or a dwelling near a green area.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was written as "Greneshell". This entry suggests that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, several records mention individuals with the surname Grinsell or similar spellings such as "Grynsell" and "Grynshelle". These include Richard Grynsell, who was documented in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1273, and John Grynshelle, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275.

The name Grinsell has also been associated with various place names throughout England, including Greenhill in Buckinghamshire and Greensill in Cumbria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Grinsell include:

1. William Grinsell (c. 1540-1610), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in the late 16th century.

2. Thomas Grinsell (1690-1768), a British military officer who fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.

3. Mary Grinsell (1755-1834), an English author known for her novels and poetry.

4. John Grinsell (1804-1872), a prominent architect in London who designed several notable buildings, including St. Andrew's Church in Holborn.

5. Edward Grinsell (1878-1957), a British archaeologist and author who made significant contributions to the study of prehistoric monuments in England.

While the surname Grinsell has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era and the descriptive meaning of a dwelling or hall near a green area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grinsell

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

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

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