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

Grose, 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 Grose surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grose in America

Grose is the 6427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grose surname appeared 5,285 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Grose.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grose 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 Grose

The surname Grose is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "gros" meaning "great" or "large." It likely originated as a nickname for someone of a large stature or impressive size. The name is first recorded in the 13th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central areas.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Grose can be found in the Bern Shilling Book, a medieval tax record from the city of Bern, Switzerland, dating back to 1288. The name is recorded as "Grosse," which was a common spelling variation at the time.

In the 14th century, the Grose surname began to appear in other parts of Europe, including England and France. It is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1279, where it is spelled as "Grosse." This suggests that the name had spread to England by that time, possibly through German immigrants or travelers.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Grose was Hans Grose, a German merchant and trader who lived in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in various historical documents from the city of Nuremberg, where he conducted business dealings.

In the 16th century, the Grose surname gained prominence in England, particularly in the county of Norfolk. Notable individuals from this era include William Grose (1510-1587), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry, and his son, Thomas Grose (1548-1621), who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Castle Rising.

Another significant figure was Francis Grose (1731-1791), an English antiquary and writer known for his works on antiquities and folklore. He is best remembered for his publication "The Antiquities of England and Wales," a comprehensive survey of historical sites and monuments.

In the 19th century, the Grose surname continued to be found across various parts of Europe and in the United States. One notable individual was Benjamin Grose (1809-1875), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Throughout history, the surname Grose has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, politicians, writers, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to Germany, it has since spread and established itself in numerous regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grose

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

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

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