Explore the Family Name Groene
The meaning of Groene
1. North German (Gröne): variant of Grün (see Gruen). Compare Grone. 2. Dutch: variant of Groen.
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How common is the last name Groene in the United States?
The surname Groene has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the years, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 38,890 in popularity and slipped to the 41,579th position by 2010, marking a change of -6.91%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 534 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, a negative change of -2.06%. The proportion of people named Groene per 100k people went from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -10.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #41,579 | -6.91% |
| Count | 534 | 523 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groene
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Groene surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 98.31% in 2000 to 94.46% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the number of Groene individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.12% in 2000 to 4.40% in 2010, an impressive change of 292.86%. There were no recorded Groene individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 94.46% | -3.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 4.4% | 292.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |