Explore the Family Name Groothuis
The meaning of Groothuis
Dutch: habitational name from any of various ‘large houses’ so named, from groot ‘great, large’ + huis ‘house’, particularly located in the district of Twente, for instance the farmstead Groothuis in Brammelo.
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How common is the last name Groothuis in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Groothuis has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. In 2000 its rank was 61,855 but by 2010 it had moved up to 56,073 - a rise of 9.35%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 303 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, a growth rate of 20.46%. The proportion of individuals named Groothuis per 100,000 also saw a small increase in the same period, going from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #56,073 | 9.35% |
| Count | 303 | 365 | 20.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groothuis
Ethnic identity among those with the surname Groothuis has been largely stable, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, the largest ethnic group within the Groothuis population was white, comprising 96.70% in 2000 and 95.07% in 2010. The representation of two or more races showed little change, moving from 1.65% to 1.64%. Interestingly, the census data shows that there was no Hispanic representation in 2000, but by 2010 Hispanics made up 2.47% of those with the Groothuis surname. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.07% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.64% | -0.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |