Explore the Family Name Grosskopf
The meaning of Grosskopf
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from a compound of Middle High German grōz ‘large’, German gross + Middle High German kopf, German Kopf ‘head’. Sometimes also applied for a self-important person. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hilde, Kurt, Oskar, Reinholdt.
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How common is the last name Grosskopf in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grosskopf has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 24,993rd most popular surname, while in 2010 it slipped to the 25,136th position, marking a 0.57% decline. The count of individuals with this surname, however, saw an increase from 933 in 2000 to 987 in 2010, a 5.79% rise. However, when considering proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Grosskopf surname decreased by 5.71%, moving from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #25,136 | -0.57% |
| Count | 933 | 987 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grosskopf
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Grosskopf identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 3.93% during this period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 237.33% from 0.75% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. Another notable change was seen among those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 48% over the decade. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained the same, as did the percentages for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 94.22% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 2.53% | 237.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.11% | 48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |