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

Grissett, 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 Grissett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grissett in America

Grissett is the 11388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grissett surname appeared 2,769 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Grissett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grissett 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 Grissett

The surname Grissett has its origins in the northern regions of France, particularly in the area of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "gris," which means "gray," and may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a grayish complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grissett can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property undertaken in England and parts of Wales in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Grisset," suggesting that it was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Grissett was mentioned in the records of the town of Caen, in the Normandy region of France. He was a prominent merchant and landowner during that time period.

During the 14th century, the name Grissett appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, including England and Scotland. In 1379, a man named John Grissett was recorded as residing in the village of Wiltshire, England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Grissett in Scotland was William Grissett, who lived in the town of Stirling in the late 15th century. He was a respected craftsman and member of the local guild.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Thomas Grissett (1530-1599) was a prominent scholar and theologian at the University of Cambridge in England. He authored several influential works on religious studies during the Reformation period.

Another significant figure with the surname Grissett was Elizabeth Grissett (1680-1746), a renowned English writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical poetry and contributions to the literary circles of her time.

Over the centuries, the surname Grissett has undergone various spelling variations, such as Grisset, Grissit, and Grissitt, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences in different areas where the name was adopted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grissett

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

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

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