Explore the Family Name Groshek
The meaning of Groshek
Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Groszek, or of its Czech cognate Grošek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groshek in the United States?
The surname "Groshek" has seen an increase in popularity over the years, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 48,469th most popular surname while it moved up to the 46,037th spot in 2010, marking a 5.02% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 409 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, signifying a 13.2% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight increase of 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #46,037 | 5.02% |
| Count | 409 | 463 | 13.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groshek
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Groshek", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the dominant group remains to be White, though there's been a small decrease in their percentage from 96.58% in 2000 to 96.11% in 2010. The percentage of Black ethnicity experienced a considerable drop of 23.98%, reducing from 1.71% in 2000 to 1.3% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw a rise from 0% in 2000 to 1.3% in 2010, and the category of 'Two or more races' made its appearance in 2010 with a percentage of 1.08%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category and the American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 96.11% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 1.71% | 1.3% | -23.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |