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

Gritt, 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 Gritt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gritt in America

Gritt is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gritt surname appeared 225 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 Gritt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gritt 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 Gritt

The surname GRITT is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "grit," which referred to a small particle or grain of sand or gravel. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a sandy or gravelly area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRITT can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where it appears as "Grytt." This spelling variation indicates that the name was likely pronounced differently in its early days.

In the 14th century, the name GRITT appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical records across England. For instance, a Thomas Grytte was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1332, while a John Grytt was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1376.

During the 15th century, the name GRITT began to spread beyond its original region, with instances of the surname appearing in other parts of England. One notable bearer of the name during this time was William Gritt, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's records in 1487.

As the centuries passed, the GRITT surname continued to be found in various regions of England, with some families establishing themselves in specific localities. For example, the GRITT family was well-represented in the county of Shropshire, with records showing individuals such as Richard Gritt (born in 1602) and Mary Gritt (born in 1634) residing in the area.

Historically, the GRITT surname has also been associated with a few notable individuals. One such person was John Gritt (1648-1721), an English clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Another notable bearer of the name was William Gritt (1703-1773), a successful merchant and landowner from Worcestershire.

Other individuals with the surname GRITT who left their mark on history include:

• Thomas Gritt (1720-1795), a farmer and local landowner in Oxfordshire
• Elizabeth Gritt (1776-1843), a philanthropist and social reformer from Gloucestershire
• James Gritt (1821-1892), a renowned artist and painter known for his landscapes of the English countryside.

While the origins of the GRITT surname can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have migrated over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gritt

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

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

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