Explore the Family Name Groll
The meaning of Groll
1. North German: habitational name from Groll in Westphalia. 2. German: perhaps a nickname for an angry person from Middle High German groll ‘anger, wrath’. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Grol: habitational name from Grolloo in Drenthe or Groenlo in Gelderland. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Eckhard, Franz, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Groll in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Groll saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Groll ranked 19,734th among all surnames and was held by approximately 1,263 individuals in the United States. By 2010, however, the surname had slipped to 21,700th in rank and was held by approximately 1,200 individuals, representing a decrease of about 4.99 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Groll surname per 100k also decreased by 12.77 percent over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #21,700 | -9.96% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,200 | -4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.41 | -12.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groll
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Groll surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this group, from 96.75 percent in 2000 to 93.92 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 130.72 percent, rising from 1.66 percent in 2000 to 3.83 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black and those identifying as two or more races also saw increases, with a growth of 21.82 percent and 39.58 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 93.92% | -2.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 3.83% | 130.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.67% | 39.58% |
| Black | 0.55% | 0.67% | 21.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |