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

Grundmeyer, 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 Grundmeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grundmeyer in America

Grundmeyer is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grundmeyer surname appeared 202 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 Grundmeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grundmeyer 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 Grundmeyer

The surname Grundmeyer is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, where the name was first documented.

The name Grundmeyer is a combination of two German words: "Grund," meaning "ground" or "earth," and "Meier," which was an occupational term referring to a farm manager or overseer. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in agricultural or land management roles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grundmeyer can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a certain "Hermannus Grundmeyer" is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Kirchberg.

During the 15th century, the Grundmeyer family had established themselves as respected landowners and farmers in the region of Swabia. Notable members of the family during this period include Johannes Grundmeyer (1429-1493), who served as a magistrate in the town of Ulm, and his son, Heinrich Grundmeyer (1460-1522), who was a prominent merchant and philanthropist.

As the centuries progressed, the Grundmeyer name spread across various parts of Germany and beyond. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, where they became renowned for their skilled craftsmanship in pottery and ceramics.

One of the most notable figures bearing the Grundmeyer name was Johann Friedrich Grundmeyer (1758-1828), a German botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was responsible for cataloging and describing numerous plant species native to Central Europe.

Another prominent individual was Karl Grundmeyer (1844-1921), a German-American architect and builder. He immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century and was responsible for designing and constructing several landmark buildings in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Throughout its history, the Grundmeyer surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, land management, commerce, craftsmanship, and academia. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grundmeyer

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

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

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