Explore the Family Name Gropp
The meaning of Gropp
German: 1. from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of Gothic hrōtheigs ‘victorious’. 2. variant of Grob. 3. from Gropp ‘grouper’ (the fish); possibly a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman, or a nickname for someone with a large head and wide mouth like a grouper. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Dieter, Egon, Erwin, Manfred, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Gropp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gropp has seen a slight decline in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Gropp was ranked as the 28,522nd most popular surname, but fell to 30,013th in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.23%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 787 in 2000 to 782 in 2010, a reduction of 0.64%. Consequently, the proportion of the U.S. population with this surname per 100,000 people had a dip of 6.9%, going from 0.29 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #30,013 | -5.23% |
| Count | 787 | 782 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gropp
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Gropp. In 2000, the majority of Gropp bearers were White (96.82%), followed by Hispanics (2.03%), while a small percentage identified as Asian or Pacific Islander (0.64%). There were no recorded bearers of the surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the distribution remained largely the same, with a slight decrease in the White category (96.68%) and an increase in the Hispanic category (2.43%). Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander in 2010, but there was a new category introduced: Two or more races, accounting for 0.77% of Gropp bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 96.68% | -0.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.43% | 19.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |