Explore the Family Name Grote
The meaning of Grote
1. North German: nickname for a large man, from Low German grot(h) ‘large, corpulent’. Compare Gross and Groth. 2. Dutch: variant of Groot, a cognate of 1 above. 3. English: nickname from Middle English grot ‘groat, a denomination of coin’, from Middle Dutch groot ‘great’, being an elliptical use of the adjective, i.e. ‘thick (coin)’. In English use, from the 14th to 17th centuries, a groat was a silver coin equivalent to four pence. 4. English: nickname from Middle English grot ‘fragment, speck, trifle, tiny thing’ (Old English grot, grota). 5. English: topographic name perhaps from Middle English grot, grut (Old English grēot) ‘gravel’, or a habitational name from a place called from this, such as Gourt in Molland (Devon).
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How common is the last name Grote in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grote has experienced a slight drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Grote was ranked as the 7,490th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 7,807th position, marking a decrease of 4.23%. However, despite this slight drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Grote increased from 4,102 in 2000 to 4,240 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 3.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,490 | #7,807 | -4.23% |
| Count | 4,102 | 4,240 | 3.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.52 | 1.44 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grote
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Grote, Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, though there was a small decrease from 97.15% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, those who identified as Hispanic, Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. The Hispanic identification rose by 44.03%, while the Black population increased by 52.94%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also grew significantly at 55.17%. Individuals identifying as two or more races grew modestly from 0.68% to 0.85%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a 30% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 95.99% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.93% | 44.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 0.85% | 25% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.52% | 52.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.45% | 55.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.2% | 0.26% | 30% |
Grote ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Grote is French & German, which comprises 44.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (32.7%) and Eastern European (6.1%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Indigenous American, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 44.4% |
| British & Irish | 32.7% |
| Eastern European | 6.1% |
| Other | 16.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Grote
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Grote have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 74.30% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 74.30% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 74.30% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 74.30% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 73.30% |
What Grote haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Grote is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z381 and I-L801, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Berner, Wulf, Sheaffer, Schutte, Hartz, Theis, Breuer, Nissen, Jessen, Eberhart.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Grote surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Grote have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Grote" Surname 48.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Grote" Surname 29.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Grote" Surname 28.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Grote" Surname 11.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Grote?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Grote are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition