Explore the Family Name Groch
The meaning of Groch
1. Polish and Sorbian: metonymic occupational name for someone who grew peas, or a nickname for a physically small person, from Polish and Lower Sorbian groch ‘pea’. 2. Polish: from a pet form of a personal name such as Grodzisław. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Czeslaw.
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How common is the last name Groch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groch has declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,246th most popular surname and decreased to the 73,215th position in 2010, a decline of approximately 30.17%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 340 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a drop of nearly 22.06%. This indicates that the proportion per 100k also fell by around 30.77% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #73,215 | -30.17% |
| Count | 340 | 265 | -22.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groch
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the surname Groch. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 97.35% in 2000 to 98.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a small change noted in those identifying with two or more races, which rose from 0% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.11% | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |