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

Groner, 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 Groner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Groner in America

Groner is the 18286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Groner surname appeared 1,518 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Groner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Groner 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 Groner

The surname Groner has its origins in the German language. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany, during the Middle Ages.

One theory suggests that the name Groner is derived from the Old High German word "gron," which means "green" or "verdant." This could indicate that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a lush, green area or worked in a profession related to agriculture or forestry.

Another possible origin of the name Groner is that it may have evolved from a place name or a topographic feature. In medieval times, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on the location where they lived or a distinctive geographical characteristic of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Groner can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a compilation of historical documents and charters from the region of Franconia, dating back to the 13th century. The codex mentions an individual named "Cunradus Groner" in a document from the year 1283.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Groner was Johann Groner, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in the city of Nuremberg from approximately 1320 to 1390. His writings and teachings on religious matters were widely influential during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Groner family produced several accomplished artists and craftsmen. One such individual was Hans Groner, a skilled woodcarver and sculptor who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from 1485 to 1549. His intricate wood carvings adorned many churches and buildings throughout the region.

In the 17th century, a man named Georg Groner (1603-1672) gained recognition as a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Augsburg. His successful business dealings and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the economic growth of the city during that era.

Another notable figure with the surname Groner was Friedrich Groner (1789-1861), a German philosopher and educator who established several schools and educational institutions in the state of Baden-Württemberg during the early 19th century.

While the surname Groner has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time and across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Groner

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Groner, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!