Explore the Family Name Groft
The meaning of Groft
English: perhaps an altered form of Croft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groft in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Groft has seen a decrease as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Groft ranked at 26,035 in terms of popularity and had approximately 885 individuals with this surname. By 2010, however, the rank dropped to 28,746 with a count of around 828 individuals, marking a decline of 6.44%. This corresponds to a decrease of 15.15% in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people; it was 0.33 in 2000 and fell to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,035 | #28,746 | -10.41% |
| Count | 885 | 828 | -6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groft
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Groft, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals identified as White, at 96.62% in 2010, decreasing from 97.74% in 2000. Hispanic representation also increased slightly, from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. The data for 2010 also reflects some diversity with the inclusion of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, both recorded as 0 in 2000. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.62% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.45% | 42.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |