Explore the Family Name Grossmann
The meaning of Grossmann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): descriptive nickname for a large man, from gross ‘large’ (see Gross) + Mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Franz, Goetz, Gottlieb, Gunter, Heinz, Helmut, Horst.
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How common is the last name Grossmann in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Grossmann saw a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grossmann ranked 22,688 in terms of frequency but jumped to the 20,172 spot by 2010—an impressive 11.09% rise. The actual count of people bearing the Grossmann surname also witnessed an upswing, rising from 1,057 in 2000 to 1,322 in 2010—a boost of 25.07%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 15.38%, climbing from 0.39 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #20,172 | 11.09% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,322 | 25.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.45 | 15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grossmann
The ethnicity distribution linked with the Grossmann surname, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some shifts as well. Most people with this surname identified as White, making up 96.5% in 2000 and 95.31% in 2010—a slight decrease of 1.23%. In contrast, the Hispanic representation within the Grossmann surname grew from 1.99% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 59.8%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased slightly from 0.66% to 0.76%. Interestingly, the 2010 data shows a small percentage (0.53%) of individuals with the Grossmann surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.31% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.18% | 59.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.76% | 15.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |