Explore the Family Name De Groff
The meaning of De Groff
Altered form of Dutch De Graaf. The vowel change is a common feature of New York Dutch, i.e. the lowering of long a, -aa- becoming -aw-.
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How common is the last name De Groff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Groff has experienced a decrease over the years from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,942 in terms of popularity and this decreased to 21,413 by 2010, showing a 7.38% decrease in rank. The total count of people with the De Groff surname also saw a slight drop from 1,246 in 2000 to 1,221 in 2010, a 2.01% decrease. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people from 0.46 to 0.41, a decline of 10.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,942 | #21,413 | -7.38% |
| Count | 1,246 | 1,221 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.41 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Groff
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Groff between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals with the De Groff surname identified as White, though the percentage fell from 95.91% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Two or more races saw an increase of 34.38%, while the Hispanic representation also grew notably by 115%. The proportion of those identifying as Black decreased slightly by 8.55%. However, there was no representation for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.51% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.72% | 34.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.72% | 115% |
| Black | 1.52% | 1.39% | -8.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |