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

Grosche, 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 Grosche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grosche in America

Grosche is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grosche surname appeared 131 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 Grosche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grosche 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 Grosche

The surname GROSCHE originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely emerging in the late Middle Ages or early modern period. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Grosse," meaning "large" or "great," suggesting that the name may have been a descriptive nickname initially given to someone of substantial stature or reputation.

The earliest recorded instances of the GROSCHE surname can be found in historical records from various German-speaking territories, such as church registers, tax rolls, and legal documents. One notable example is the mention of a Hans Grosche in the town records of Zittau, Saxony, in 1543.

Throughout the centuries, the name GROSCHE has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Johann Grosche was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, known for his scholarly works on religious reformation. Another prominent figure was Karl Grosche, a German artist and engraver active in the early 19th century, whose works are displayed in various museums across Europe.

The GROSCHE surname has also been linked to various place names and their older spellings. For instance, the town of Großschönau in Saxony, formerly known as Großschenau, may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in that region.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the GROSCHE surname made notable contributions to various fields. Friedrich Grosche (1811-1884) was a German lawyer and politician who served in the Prussian Parliament. Another notable figure was Wilhelm Grosche (1846-1923), a German botanist and plant collector, who conducted extensive research in South America and contributed to the discovery of numerous plant species.

As the GROSCHE family spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some alternative spellings include Grosch, Groschke, and Groschey, reflecting local linguistic variations and dialects.

While the GROSCHE surname may not be among the most widely known, it has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking lands, with various individuals bearing the name making contributions to diverse fields over the centuries, from theology and art to law and botany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grosche

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

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

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