Explore the Family Name Group
The meaning of Group
Probably an Americanized form of German Grupp, a variant of Gropp 1, or Krupp 2. This surname is concentrated in PA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Group in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Group' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Back in 2000, it was ranked as the 44,103rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had slipped to 49,723rd, reflecting a change of -12.74%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 460 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, marking a decline of -8.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a drop of -17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #49,723 | -12.74% |
| Count | 460 | 422 | -8.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Group
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes observed for the surname 'Group'. In both the years 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.09% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010. The small fraction of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic showed a slight decrease from 1.96% in 2000 to 1.90% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.68% | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.9% | -3.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |