Explore the Family Name Groden
The meaning of Groden
German: habitational name from a place called Groden, near Hadeln in northern Germany. Compare Grode.
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How common is the last name Groden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Groden has fluctuated slightly in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392nd most common surname and increased in popularity to the 58,042nd spot by 2010, a change of -2.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight increase, from 339 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, an uptick of 3.24%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69% during this same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #58,042 | -2.93% |
| Count | 339 | 350 | 3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groden
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows a variety of backgrounds associated with the Groden surname. As of 2010, the majority of those with the Groden surname identified as white (87.14%), a small decrease from 89.68% in 2000. The second largest group identified as black, making up 5.14% of the Grodens, only slightly more than the 5.01% recorded in 2000. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth, rising by 108.25% to make up 4.29% of Grodens in 2010. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, reaching 2.29% in 2010, up by 55.78% from 2000. No Grodens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.68% | 87.14% | -2.83% |
| Black | 5.01% | 5.14% | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 4.29% | 108.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.29% | 55.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |