Find out how popular the last name Groarke is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Groarke.

Groarke, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Groarke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Groarke in America

Groarke is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Groarke surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Groarke.

The history of the last name Groarke

The surname Groarke is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic Ó Gráda, meaning "descendant of Grádach". The name is believed to have originated in County Sligo, situated in the northwest of Ireland, in the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Groarke can be traced back to the Annals of the Four Masters, a renowned chronicle compiled in the early 17th century by Irish Franciscan historians. The annals mention a notable figure named Tadhg Ó Gráda, who lived in the 14th century and was a prominent member of the clan.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the name, such as Grady, Groddy, and Groudy, were commonly found in Irish records and manuscripts. Some of these variations were likely due to the anglicization of the original Gaelic name by English scribes and record-keepers.

In the 19th century, the name Groarke gained recognition through the accomplishments of John Groarke (1829-1889), an Irish-born American civil engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad in the United States.

Another notable figure with the surname Groarke was Patrick Groarke (1878-1957), an Irish politician and member of the Sinn Féin party. He served as a member of the Irish Parliament and was involved in the Irish revolutionary period.

In more recent times, Eamonn Groarke (1924-2010) was a renowned Irish poet and academic, known for his contributions to the literary world. He served as the Director of the Arts Council of Ireland and was awarded the prestigious Carmichael Prize for his poetry collection "Dowager Poems" in 1982.

The Groarke surname has also been associated with several place names in Ireland, such as Groarke's Hill and Groarke's Bridge, both located in County Sligo, further reinforcing the name's connection to the region.

Throughout history, the surname Groarke has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including engineers, politicians, poets, and academics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this Irish name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Groarke

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Groarke.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Groarke was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Groarke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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