Explore the Family Name Grutter
The meaning of Grutter
1. Swiss German (Grütter): variant of Grüter (see Grueter). 2. North German (Grütter): occupational name for a miller, Middle Low German grütter.
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How common is the last name Grutter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Grutter ranked 134,929 in popularity in 2000, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 124,548. This represents a change of 7.69 places. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 115 in 2000 to 138 in 2010 - a 20.0% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also increased by 25.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,929 | #124,548 | 7.69% |
| Count | 115 | 138 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grutter
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Grutter surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that the majority were identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a 8.18% decrease from 93.91% to 86.23%. In 2010, there were also new records of those identifying as Hispanic (8.70%) and those belonging to two or more races (4.35%). There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 86.23% | -8.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 8.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |