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

Grunseth, 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 Grunseth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grunseth in America

Grunseth is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grunseth surname appeared 113 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 Grunseth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grunseth 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 Grunseth

The surname GRUNSETH is of Norwegian origin, emerging in the late 15th century from the region of Vestlandet on the western coast of Norway. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "grön" meaning "green" and "setr" meaning "mountain pasture," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in or near a green, grassy pasture in the mountains.

One of the earliest known records of the GRUNSETH name appears in a 1497 land registry document from the village of Suldal, where a farmer named Torstein Grunseth is listed as owning a parcel of land. This document provides valuable insight into the name's origins and early usage in the region.

In the 16th century, the name GRUNSETH began to spread to other parts of Norway, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities like Bergen and Trondheim. During this time, variations in spelling also emerged, with some records showing the name as "Grönsetr," "Grünseth," or "Grünsett."

A notable figure in Norwegian history with the GRUNSETH name was Hans Grunseth (1615-1688), a merchant and shipowner from Bergen who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade during the 17th century. His success in business allowed his family to establish a prominent position in the local community.

Another individual of note was Ingrid Grunseth (1793-1872), a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in Norway. She founded one of the country's first schools for girls in the town of Stavanger and was instrumental in promoting educational opportunities for women during a time when such pursuits were often discouraged.

In the 19th century, the GRUNSETH name began to appear in historical records outside of Norway, as some individuals with this surname emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Ole Grunseth (1820-1901), a Norwegian-born farmer who settled in Wisconsin, United States, in the 1850s and became one of the early pioneers in the state's agricultural development.

While the GRUNSETH name has its roots in Norway, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grunseth

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

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

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