Explore the Family Name Growe
The meaning of Growe
North German: 1. variant of Groh. 2. variant of Grube or Grove.
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How common is the last name Growe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Growe has seen a decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 51,352nd in 2000, but fell to 61,436th by 2010, indicating a popularity drop by about 20%. In terms of count, there were 381 individuals with this surname in 2000, decreasing to 327 in 2010, which is a decline of approximately 14%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, further emphasizing this downtrend.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #61,436 | -19.64% |
| Count | 381 | 327 | -14.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Growe
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Growe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable changes over the decade. In 2000, 77.43% of those bearing the surname identified as White, dropping to 71.56% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Black saw an increase, moving from 20.21% in 2000 to 23.85% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, some began identifying with two or more races (2.14%) and Hispanic (1.83%), categories which had not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.43% | 71.56% | -7.58% |
| Black | 20.21% | 23.85% | 18.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |