Explore the Family Name Gruss
The meaning of Gruss
German: 1. from Middle High German grūz ‘grain, groats, dregs’; possibly a derogatory metonymic occupational name for a grain merchant, or a topographic name for someone living on sandy soil. 2. (also Grüss): from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with an element reflected in Gothic hrōtheigs ‘victorious’. 3. from a pet form of a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Gregorius (see Gregory). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Ilse.
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How common is the last name Gruss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gruss has seen a decreased popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this name was ranked 26,469th in the country, but by 2010, it had dropped to 31,656th, depicting a decrease of 19.6% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 867 to 730, representing a drop of 15.8%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Gruss per 100k population saw a decrease of 21.87%, falling from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #31,656 | -19.6% |
| Count | 867 | 730 | -15.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gruss
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Gruss. In 2000, 97.81% of those bearing this name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 95.48% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.15% to 2.60% over the same period. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, there was a small percentage (0.96%) of individuals with this surname identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with the last name Gruss identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.48% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.6% | 126.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |