Explore the Family Name Grossbard
The meaning of Grossbard
Jewish: nickname for someone with a large beard, from German gross ‘big’ + Bard ‘beard’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Aharon, Aron, Moshe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grossbard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Grossbard has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 85,297 and by 2010, it had slipped to 90,853. This represents a change of -6.51 in rank. When looking at the count, there were 204 people with the surname Grossbard in the year 2000 and 203 in 2010, marking a negligible reduction of 0.49. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decrease of 12.5, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #90,853 | -6.51% |
| Count | 204 | 203 | -0.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grossbard
The Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting information about the ethnicity associated with the surname Grossbard. In 2000, 94.61% identified as White, which increased slightly to 97.04% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decrease from 2.94% to 2.46%. The data shows no recorded individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian, and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 97.04% | 2.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 2.46% | -16.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |