Explore the Family Name Grotzinger
The meaning of Grotzinger
South German (Grötzinger) and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): see Groetzinger.
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How common is the last name Grotzinger in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Grotzinger experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,414, but by 2010 it had dropped to 92,358 - a decrease of 13.44%. The count of people with this surname also decreased over the decade, from 216 in 2000 to 199 in 2010, representing a 7.87% decrease. When looking at the proportion per 100k, the number went down from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, registering a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #92,358 | -13.44% |
| Count | 216 | 199 | -7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grotzinger
In terms of the Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Grotzinger surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity. In 2000, 98.61% of those with the Grotzinger surname identified as white, with this figure slightly decreasing to 97.49% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both 2000 and 2010. It's important to note that data may have been suppressed for privacy reasons, which could potentially impact these findings.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.61% | 97.49% | -1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |