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

Groll, 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 Groll surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Groll in America

Groll is the 21700th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Groll surname appeared 1,200 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 Groll.

We can also compare 2010 data for Groll 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 Groll

The surname Groll is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged from the Low German word "groll," which means "anger" or "grudge." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a gruff or ill-tempered demeanor.

In the early medieval period, the name Groll was predominantly found in northern Germany, particularly in regions like Lower Saxony and Westphalia. Historical records reveal instances of the name appearing in various forms, such as Grolle, Grolle, and Grol, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Groll can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of medieval records from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 13th century. This indicates that the name was already established in northern Germany during that time.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Groll was Johannes Groll, a merchant and burgher living in the city of Lübeck in the late 14th century. Records show that he was a prominent figure in the local trade guilds and held various civic positions.

Another notable individual with this surname was Hans Groll, a Renaissance-era painter and engraver from Nuremberg, who lived from around 1490 to 1560. His works, primarily religious paintings and engravings, can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 16th century, the name Groll appeared in connection with the town of Grolle, located in the present-day Dutch province of Overijssel. It is believed that some members of the Groll family may have migrated from northern Germany to this region, leading to the association with the place name.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the surname Groll made their mark in various fields. Johann Baptist Groll, born in 1679 in Augsburg, was a renowned Baroque composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Augsburg.

Another notable figure was Johann Philipp Groll, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1707 to 1789. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of natural theology and his works on the relationship between religion and science.

As the name Groll spread across different regions of Germany and beyond, it evolved into various spellings, such as Grohl, Grole, and Grol. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different parts of Central and Western Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Groll

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

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

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