Explore the Family Name Grohe
The meaning of Grohe
German: variant of Groh. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grohe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grohe has seen a decrease in recent years. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 82,691 and had 212 occurrences per 100k individuals. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 92,719 and the count to 198 per 100k people, representing a percentage change of -12.13% and -6.6% respectively. This implies that fewer people held this surname in 2010 than they did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #92,719 | -12.13% |
| Count | 212 | 198 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grohe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Grohe identify as White. In 2000, this figure was at 91.04%, and it increased slightly to 91.41% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname during these years. The number of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.36% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. However, there was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.19% in 2000 to 6.06% in 2010, indicating a growth of 16.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.04% | 91.41% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 5.19% | 6.06% | 16.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |