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

Grunwald, 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 Grunwald surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grunwald in America

Grunwald is the 13034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grunwald surname appeared 2,356 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 Grunwald.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grunwald 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 Grunwald

The surname Grunwald is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "grun" meaning green, and "wald" meaning forest or woods. This suggests that the name likely originated from a geographical location or settlement situated in a green, forested area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Grunwald can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Saxony. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Hans Grunwald, a merchant from Nuremberg in the late 1400s, and Margaretha Grunwald, a landowner in the village of Schönau in the early 1500s.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various official records and documents, including the Kirchenbücher (church registers) of several German towns and villages. One notable example is the entry for the birth of Johann Grunwald in the parish of Großenhain in Saxony in 1567.

The name Grunwald is also associated with several notable historical figures. One such figure is Caspar Grunwald (1521-1594), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another is Johann Grunwald (1617-1672), a German botanist and naturalist who made important contributions to the study of plant life.

Other notable bearers of the surname include Friedrich Grunwald (1788-1864), a German painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and Gottlieb Grunwald (1839-1891), a German composer and musician who wrote several operas and symphonic works.

The name Grunwald has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as the town of Grünwald near Munich, and the village of Grünwald in Saxony-Anhalt. These place names likely share a similar etymology, referring to green, forested locations.

Overall, the surname Grunwald has a rich history rooted in the German language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It has been borne by notable figures in various fields, from theology and botany to art and music, and continues to be a prominent surname in Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grunwald

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

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

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