Explore the Family Name Groton
The meaning of Groton
Possibly English, a habitational name from any of various places in Suffolk, probably named in Old English as ‘sandy or gravelly stream’.
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How common is the last name Groton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Groton decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Groton ranked 83,618 in terms of frequency among all surnames but dropped to 104,602 in 2010, a decrease of 25.1%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 209 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, marking an 18.18% decline. The proportion of the population with this name per 100,000 people similarly dipped by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #104,602 | -25.1% |
| Count | 209 | 171 | -18.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groton
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Groton surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is largely held by those identifying as White, with an increase from 90.43% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. The proportion of those who identify as Black and have the Groton surname decreased considerably from 5.74% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010, a reduction of 49.13%. The number of individuals identifying as two or more races with this surname was small in 2000 (2.87%) and there were no instances recorded in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.43% | 92.98% | 2.82% |
| Black | 5.74% | 2.92% | -49.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |