Explore the Family Name Groeber
The meaning of Groeber
German (Gröber): see Grober. Some characteristic forenames: German Eugen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groeber in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groeber decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 65,133 in popularity but by 2010 it slid down to 70,645, marking a change of -8.46%. Similarly, the count of people with the Groeber surname also dropped from 285 in 2000 to 277 in 2010—a decrease of 2.81%. The proportion per 100k residents also saw a decline from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating an 18.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #70,645 | -8.46% |
| Count | 285 | 277 | -2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groeber
The same Decennial U.S. Census data shows consistency for the ethnic identity associated with the Groeber surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups. In contrast, those identifying as White held the surname overwhelmingly at 97.89% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 97.11% in 2010—indicating a minor change of -0.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 97.11% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |