Explore the Family Name Groeschel
The meaning of Groeschel
German (Gröschel): from a diminutive of Grosch. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groeschel in the United States?
The surname Groeschel, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Groeschel ranked as the 57,252nd most popular surname, which slipped to 58,042nd place by 2010, representing a -1.38% change. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Groeschel surname increased slightly from 333 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a growth of 5.11%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #58,042 | -1.38% |
| Count | 333 | 350 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groeschel
Regarding ethnicity breakdown for the surname Groeschel, again based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals identified as White, accounting for 93.09% in 2000 and 93.14% in 2010, marking a slight increase of 0.05%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 4.20% in 2000 to 3.71% in 2010, a drop of -11.67%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. Interestingly, representation from individuals reporting two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.29% of the Groeschels, where there had been none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 93.14% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 3.71% | -11.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |