Explore the Family Name Groger
The meaning of Groger
1. German (Gröger): from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory), a variant of Greger. Compare Groeger. 2. Germanized form (also Gröger) of Sorbian Grogor ‘Gregory’ (see Gregor).
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How common is the last name Groger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Groger has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Groger ranked 83,618th in terms of prevalence among U.S. surnames. By 2010, its rank had slipped to 100,302, representing a decline of nearly 20%. The actual number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this period, falling from 209 in 2000 to 180 in 2010, which is a drop of nearly 14%. The proportion of people with the Groger name per 100,000 residents also saw a decrease of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #100,302 | -19.95% |
| Count | 209 | 180 | -13.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groger
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Groger surname are identified as White. In 2000, around 95% of Groggers were classified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to approximately 94% in 2010. No individuals with this surname were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, no Groggers reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.22% | 94.44% | -0.82% |
| 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% |