Explore the Family Name Grossinger
The meaning of Grossinger
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German gross ‘large’ + inger, an element commonly found in German surnames derived from toponyms that in turn end in ing(en). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hershy, Shloime.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grossinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grossinger has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, with its rank dropping by 0.78%. However, the number of people carrying the name has increased by 6.36%, from 236 in 2000 to 251 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Grossinger per 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #76,533 | -0.78% |
| Count | 236 | 251 | 6.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grossinger
Regarding ethnic identity, the information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Grossinger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This demographic showed a minute decrease of 0.26% over the decade, moving from 97.46% to 97.21%. There were no reported instances of Grossingers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or Black during either census year. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 97.21% | -0.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |