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

Gropp, 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 Gropp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gropp in America

Gropp is the 30013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gropp surname appeared 782 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 Gropp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gropp 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 Gropp

The surname GROPP is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have emerged from the German word "grop," which referred to a deep pit or hole. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone living near or associated with such a geographical feature.

In the 14th century, the name GROPP appeared in various records from the region now known as Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. One of the earliest documented instances was in a manuscript dated 1372, which mentioned a certain Hans Gropp, a farmer from the village of Schwäbisch Hall.

During the 15th century, the name GROPP gained prominence in the nearby town of Esslingen am Neckar. Historical records from that time indicate that a family bearing the surname owned a significant portion of land and played a vital role in the local community's affairs.

The GROPP name was also found in the Familienbuch, a comprehensive genealogical record maintained by the Lutheran church in the town of Herrenberg, dating back to the early 16th century. This document provides valuable insights into the lineage and migration patterns of families with this surname.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Michael GROPP (1617-1681) emerged as a respected theologian and author in the city of Tübingen. His scholarly works on theology and philosophy were widely circulated throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another notable individual was Friedrich Wilhelm GROPP (1783-1859), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in the city of Stuttgart, including the Neues Schloss (New Castle) and the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church).

As the GROPP family dispersed across different regions of Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as GROPPEN, GROPF, and GROPPNER. Some branches of the family also adopted variations of the name as a first or middle name, further adding to its diversity.

It is worth noting that the name GROPP has been associated with various occupations and professions throughout history, including farmers, artisans, clergymen, and intellectuals. This diversity highlights the broad impact and influence of this surname across different sectors of society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gropp

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

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

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