Explore the Family Name Groza
The meaning of Groza
Romanian: from the old protective personal name Groza, from Slavic groza (loaned into Romanian as groază) ‘terror, fear’. This name was in the past bestowed on a very sick child to frighten the illness or death.
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How common is the last name Groza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Groza has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,679 with a count of 258 bearers; by 2010, it had climbed to rank 67,747 with a count of 291, representing a 12.79% increase in individuals carrying the surname. Despite these growths, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #67,747 | 4.15% |
| Count | 258 | 291 | 12.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Groza
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Groza surname. In 2000, nearly 91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that rose slightly to approximately 93% by 2010. During the same period, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, going from just under 2% to almost 5%. However, the proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased sharply from 6.59% to 1.72%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 92.78% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 4.81% | 147.94% |
| Two or More Races | 6.59% | 1.72% | -73.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |