Explore the Family Name Grogg
The meaning of Grogg
German and Swiss German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name derived from Gothic hrukjan ‘to crow’ or related to Middle High German rōhen ‘to roar, cry (in battle)’, probably originally a byname for a warrior (as the name may also be cognate with Gothic hrotheigs ‘victorious’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grogg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grogg saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 13,372 in 2000 to 14,434 in 2010, indicating a 7.94% decrease. Furthermore, the count of people with the surname Grogg also showed a minor reduction of 0.91%, decreasing from 2,089 in 2000 to 2,070 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by 9.09%, from 0.77 to 0.70.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,372 | #14,434 | -7.94% |
| Count | 2,089 | 2,070 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.7 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grogg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data provides intriguing insights. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase of 50% within the Hispanic population carrying the Grogg surname, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 5.21%. However, there were some decreases observed; the white population with this surname decreased by 0.70% and the black population decreased by 1.74%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations showed no change, with the data likely suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.4% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.37% | 50% |
| Black | 1.72% | 1.69% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.01% | 5.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |