Explore the Family Name Grocholski
The meaning of Grocholski
Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Grocholice, in Łódź and Podkarpackie voivodeships, all named with the nickname Grochol, Grochola (from groch ‘pea’). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Wlodzimierz, Jerzy, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Grocholski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grocholski saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,808th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 77,522nd. The number of individuals bearing the Grocholski name also decreased from 253 in 2000 to 247 in 2010, marking a 2.37% decrease. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k people dropped by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #77,522 | -7.96% |
| Count | 253 | 247 | -2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grocholski
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a near-complete concentration of the Grocholski surname within the White demographic. In 2000, 94.07% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 95.55% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Grocholski surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics for either census year. However, in 2000, there was a small percentage (3.16%) of people with this surname who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 95.55% | 1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |