Explore the Family Name Grosshans
The meaning of Grosshans
German: compound name from Middle High German grōz ‘large’ + Hans, a pet form of the personal name Johann(e)s (see John), hence a nickname used to denote a large man called Hans or to distinguish between two bearers of this personal name. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt, Guenther, Winfried.
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How common is the last name Grosshans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grosshans has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Grosshans was ranked 41,722nd in popularity, with 491 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 44,109, representing a 5.72% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with the Grosshans surname also dropped by 0.61%, from 491 in 2000 to 488 in 2010. The proportion of Grosshans per 100k population also saw a decrease of 5.56%, moving from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #44,109 | -5.72% |
| Count | 491 | 488 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grosshans
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Grosshans, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.29% over the decade. In 2000, 96.54% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, the ethnicity identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 45.36%, moving from 1.83% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. Furthermore, the Hispanic population emerged in 2010 with a 1.02% representation among the Grosshans surname holders, while no data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.29% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.66% | 45.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |