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

Grudier, 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 Grudier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grudier in America

Grudier is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grudier surname appeared 115 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 Grudier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grudier 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 Grudier

The surname Grudier is believed to have originated in the northwestern region of France, specifically in the areas of Normandy and Brittany, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French word "gruder," which means "to grumble" or "to complain." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a particularly grumbling or discontented demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Grudier surname can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary from the Redon Abbey in Brittany, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript contains several references to individuals bearing the name Grudier or variations such as Grudiere and Grudyers.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jehan Grudier was mentioned in the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, a collection of legal documents from the Exchequer of Normandy. This record suggests that the Grudier family had established a presence in the region during this time.

During the 15th century, a wealthy merchant named Pierre Grudier (born circa 1420, died 1489) was recorded as a resident of the city of Rouen, Normandy. His name appears in several trade records and municipal documents from that era.

In the 16th century, a French soldier named Jacques Grudier (born 1532, died 1587) gained recognition for his valor in the Wars of Religion. He served under the Huguenot leader Henri de Navarre, who later became King Henry IV of France.

Another notable figure bearing the Grudier surname was Marie Grudier (born 1605, died 1680), a renowned French herbalist and healer from the village of Chantilly. She was known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments using natural remedies.

The Grudier name can also be traced back to several small villages and hamlets in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, such as Grudierville, Grudières, and Grudier-sur-Risle, which may have been named after early settlers or landowners with the Grudier surname.

While the Grudier name has its roots in northwestern France, over time, it has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or settled in different regions. However, the earliest and most prominent records of this surname can be found in the historical records of Normandy and Brittany, dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grudier

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

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

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