Explore the Family Name Groskopf
The meaning of Groskopf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Grosskopf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Groskopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Groskopf has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname shifted from 55,732 to 57,781, marking a decrease of 3.68%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally during these years from 344 to 352, an increase by 2.33%. Nonetheless, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k decreased by 7.69%, indicating that while the absolute number rose, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #57,781 | -3.68% |
| Count | 344 | 352 | 2.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groskopf
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Groskopf, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows minimal changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 97.38% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.59% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic showed a small increase, accounting for 1.45% in 2000 and 1.70% in 2010, reflecting a percentage change of 17.24%. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.59% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.7% | 17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |