Explore the Family Name Grotenhuis
The meaning of Grotenhuis
Dutch: variant of Groothuis. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Marinus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grotenhuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Grotenhuis" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Grotenhuis was ranked 68,782 in terms of frequency and increased to rank 67,943 by 2010 - a change of approximately 1.22 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade. There were 267 individuals named Grotenhuis in 2000, and this figure rose to 290 by 2010, representing an 8.61 percent increase. However, when put into context, this translates to only about 0.1 persons per 100,000 having this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #67,943 | 1.22% |
| Count | 267 | 290 | 8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grotenhuis
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Grotenhuis surname. A significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, both in 2000 (95.13 percent) and 2010 (97.24 percent), marking a 2.22 percent increase over the decade. While there was a small representation of those identifying as Hispanic (2.62 percent) and those identifying with two or more races (2.25 percent) in 2000, these percentages dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.13% | 97.24% | 2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |