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

Grobe, 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 Grobe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grobe in America

Grobe is the 24762nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grobe surname appeared 1,006 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 Grobe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grobe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Grobe

The surname GROBE has its origins in Germany and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "grob," which means coarse or rough, possibly referring to a person's physical appearance or demeanor. The name may have also been associated with a place name or occupation related to the production or handling of rough or coarse materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GROBE surname can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period in the region of Saxony, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 15th century, a man named Hans GROBE was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg, indicating the presence of the surname in that area. Nuremberg was a significant cultural and economic center during the Renaissance period.

During the 17th century, a notable individual named Johann GROBE (1585-1653) was a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Jena. His works on Roman law and legal theory were highly influential during his lifetime.

Another historical figure bearing the GROBE surname was Friedrich GROBE (1766-1849), a German poet and writer who lived during the Romantic era. He was known for his lyrical poetry and writings on nature and philosophy.

In the 19th century, Carl GROBE (1818-1892) was a German landscape painter who was part of the Düsseldorf School of Painting. His works often depicted scenes of the German countryside and were highly regarded during his time.

While the GROBE surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and population movements over the centuries. However, the origins and historical significance of the name remain firmly rooted in the German cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grobe

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

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 Grobe 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Grobe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Grobe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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