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

Groenewoud, 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 Groenewoud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Groenewoud in America

Groenewoud is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Groenewoud surname appeared 104 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 Groenewoud.

The history of the last name Groenewoud

The surname Groenewoud is of Dutch origin, derived from the Middle Dutch words "groene" meaning green, and "woud" meaning forest or woods. It likely originated as a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near or in a green forest or wooded area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. In 1587, a record mentions a "Jan Groenewoud" from the town of Leiden. Another early reference is found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a "Pieter Groenewoud" is listed in 1612.

Variations in spelling were common in earlier times, and the name appeared as Groenewout, Groenewolt, and Groenewalt in different regions of the Netherlands. These variations likely stemmed from local dialects and influences.

The Groenewoud name is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Dirck Groenewoud (1604-1677), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still life and landscape paintings. Another notable figure was Gerrit Groenewoud (1754-1825), a Dutch architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Amsterdam.

In the 19th century, Cornelis Groenewoud (1825-1892) was a Dutch politician and journalist who served as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands. Pieter Groenewoud (1857-1923) was a Dutch painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes.

More recently, Herman Groenewoud (1923-2006) was a Dutch actor and comedian who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career. He was considered a cultural icon in the Netherlands.

The Groenewoud surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with historical Dutch influence or migration, such as South Africa and parts of North America. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the Netherlands and the Dutch language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Groenewoud

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

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

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