Explore the Family Name Groninger
The meaning of Groninger
German (also Gröninger): habitational name for someone from Groningen (Netherlands) or from Gröningen (e.g. in Württemberg, Thuringia). Compare Groeninger.
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How common is the last name Groninger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groninger has remained fairly consistent between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,430, and by 2010, it moved slightly up to rank 44,356. The count of people with this surname also increased by 6.36% during this period, from 456 in 2000 to 485 in 2010. However, when we consider the proportion per 100k, there was a slight decrease of approximately 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #44,356 | 0.17% |
| Count | 456 | 485 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groninger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Groninger surname identify as White, with an increase from 94.52% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity is those who claim two or more races, but this group saw a decrease from 1.75% to 1.24%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased, from 1.75% to 1.44%, whereas the percentage of Black individuals increased slightly from 1.1% to 1.24%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 95.67% | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.44% | -17.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.24% | -29.14% |
| Black | 1.1% | 1.24% | 12.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |