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UK surname

Grunwald

From German, referring to someone who lived near a green forest or woods.

In the 1881 census there were 6 people recorded with the Grunwald surname, ranking it #32,926 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #32,926 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Wrexham and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Grunwald is 103 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1616.7%.

1881 census count

6

Ranked #32,926

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

2016

103 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Grunwald had 6 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,926 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Grunwald surname distribution map

The map shows where the Grunwald surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Grunwald surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Grunwald over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 6 #32,926
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 43 #33,557
1999 modern 55 #32,561
2000 modern 54 #32,710
2001 modern 59 #32,080
2002 modern 58 #32,564
2003 modern 59 #32,530
2004 modern 58 #32,880
2005 modern 54 #33,433
2006 modern 65 #32,743
2007 modern 72 #32,397
2008 modern 81 #31,713
2009 modern 71 #33,102
2010 modern 77 #32,927
2011 modern 79 #32,743
2012 modern 83 #32,611
2013 modern 93 #31,785
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Grunwalds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Wrexham, Barnet and Salford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 029 Hackney
2 Wrexham 020 Wrexham
3 Barnet 041 Barnet
4 Salford 010 Salford
5 Hackney 003 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Grunwald

These lists show first names that appear often with the Grunwald surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Grunwald

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Grunwald, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Grunwald surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Grunwald household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Grunwald is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Grunwald is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Grunwald falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Grunwald is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Grunwald, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of 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.

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1881 census detail

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Grunwald families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Grunwald surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 6 Grunwalds recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 6 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Paddington London in Middlesex leads with 3 Grunwalds recorded in 1881 and an index of 139.53x.

Place Total Index
Paddington London 3 139.53x
St Marylebone London 2 64.10x
St George Bloomsbury 1 294.12x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Grunwald surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Rachel 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Grunwald surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Berhort 1
Edward 1
Samuel 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Grunwald households.

FAQ

Grunwald surname: questions and answers

How common was the Grunwald surname in 1881?

In 1881, 6 people were recorded with the Grunwald surname. That placed it at #32,926 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Grunwald surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Grunwald a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Grunwald surname mean?

From German, referring to someone who lived near a green forest or woods.

What does the Grunwald map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Grunwald bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.