Grenada Surname Explorer
Discover the geographic concentration, historical roots and frequency of family names across Grenada's official electoral roll.
Top 20 Surnames in Grenada
CHARLES
3,450 registered electors
THOMAS
2,423 registered electors
JOSEPH
2,341 registered electors
Top Surnames Across Every Parish
While Charles leads 5 of Grenada's 7 geographical divisions, Saint John and the Sister Isles feature distinct leaders:
Saint Andrew
Largest surname enclave nationally
Saint George
High density across all 5 divisions
Saint David
Deep agricultural family roots
Saint John
Thomas holds the #1 spot in Gouyave
Saint Patrick
Historic northern settlement
Saint Mark
Strong Victoria community presence
Carriacou & Petite Martinique
Historic maritime family lineage
French Creole Roots
Patronymic surnames like Alexis, Pierre, Francois, Noel and Julien reflect Grenada's 17th and 18th-century French colonial settlement and Creole heritage.
British & Scottish Ties
Surnames like Campbell, Mitchell, Gordon and Ross trace back to Scottish and English administrators, merchants and settlers arriving after the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
Sister Isles Maritime Lineage
Carriacou and Petite Martinique feature unique family clusters like Joseph, Patrice and DeRoche, tied to centuries of generational boatbuilding and seafaring history.
The Most Common Surnames in Grenada Explained
Read our comprehensive analysis on why Charles is #1 in almost every parish and how surname frequencies evolved across the island.
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