Explore the Family Name Groenke
The meaning of Groenke
North German (Grönke): diminutive of Grön (see Groen and Gruen). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans, Klaus, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groenke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groenke saw a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from a rank of 62,236 to 62,531, a change of -0.47%. Interestingly, while the rank dropped, the actual count of people with the Groenke last name increased by 6.31% during the same period, rising from 301 to 320. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #62,531 | -0.47% |
| Count | 301 | 320 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groenke
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Groenke identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 93.36% in 2000 to 92.50% in 2010. In the same period, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.65% to 5.31%, marking a change of 14.19%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 92.5% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 5.31% | 14.19% |
| 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% |