Explore the Family Name Groah
The meaning of Groah
Americanized form of German Groh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groah in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groah experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Groah was ranked at 69,201 in terms of commonality, but it slipped to 79,598 in 2010, marking a 15.02% drop in its popularity rank. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 265 to 239 during the same period, reflecting a 9.81% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Groah per 100,000 people dropped by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #79,598 | -15.02% |
| Count | 265 | 239 | -9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groah
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Groah identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 95.09% to 93.72% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 2.26% to 3.35% between 2000 and 2010, indicating a 48.23% growth. No individuals with the Groah surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 93.72% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 3.35% | 48.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |