Explore the Family Name De Groot
The meaning of De Groot
Dutch; Flemish (also Degroot): nickname for a big man, from Middle Dutch grote ‘big, large’, with the definite article de ‘the’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Gerrit, Harm, Jacobus, Cornelis, Hendrik, Pieter, Roelof, Adriaan, Annika, Cees, Cor.
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How common is the last name De Groot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Groot maintained a relatively steady level of popularity between 2000 and 2010. The data indicates that in 2000, De Groot ranked 6262 in popularity across the United States. Moving forward a decade to 2010, the surname fell slightly in rank to 6278 – a minimal change of -0.26%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase of 8.51%, from 5015 people with the surname in 2000 to 5442 in 2010. This suggests that while the name's ranking dipped ever so slightly, its prevalence actually increased over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,262 | #6,278 | -0.26% |
| Count | 5,015 | 5,442 | 8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.86 | 1.84 | -1.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Groot
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname De Groot, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped marginally from 95.09% in 2000 to 93.59% in 2010. The census data also revealed significant growth in the number of De Groots identifying as Hispanic (an increase of 39.10%) and those identifying with two or more races (an increase of 30.00%). Furthermore, there was a substantial rise in the proportion of De Groots who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 256.25%, albeit from a very small base. Conversely, the proportion of De Groots who identified as Black decreased by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 93.59% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.17% | 39.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 2.08% | 30% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0.92% | 4.55% |
| Black | 0.72% | 0.68% | -5.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.16% | 0.57% | 256.25% |