Explore the Family Name Groesser
The meaning of Groesser
German (Grösser): variant of Grosser 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Nikolaus.
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How common is the last name Groesser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Groesser has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 74,675, but jumped to 70,403 in 2010, marking a 5.72% rise in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 241 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 15.35%. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #70,403 | 5.72% |
| Count | 241 | 278 | 15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groesser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Groesser, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 97.10% of individuals with this last name identified as White, and the percentage slightly increased to 97.84% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Data for those identifying with two or more races was not available in 2000, but showed no increase in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 97.84% | 0.76% |
| 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% |