Explore the Family Name Grosse
The meaning of Grosse
German and English: variant of Gross. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernd, Eberhard, Erwin, Gerhard, Gerhardt, Hans, Hermann, Ingo, Otto, Reinhold, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Grosse in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Grosse' has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 13,019 which slipped to 14,148 by 2010, registering a drop of 8.67%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined marginally by 1.62% from 2,159 in 2000 to 2,124 in 2010. The proportion of the population with the 'Grosse' surname per 100,000 people fell by 10% over the decade, from 0.8 to 0.72.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,019 | #14,148 | -8.67% |
| Count | 2,159 | 2,124 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.72 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grosse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Grosse' also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White, this proportion decreased slightly from 95% in 2000 to 91.43% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Black or of two or more races increased by 51.23% and 48.15% respectively. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 64.93%. A new addition in 2010 was the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, making up 1.27% and 0.24% respectively of those with the 'Grosse' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 91.43% | -3.76% |
| Black | 1.62% | 2.45% | 51.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.4% | 48.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.21% | 64.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |