2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Grossardt
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Gross" meaning "large" and "Ardt" meaning "land", likely referring to someone who owned or worked a large estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Grossardt. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grossardt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Grossardt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grossardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grossardt
The surname Grossardt is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the Old German words "gros" meaning "big" and "ard" meaning "nature" or "disposition," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a large or imposing stature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Grossardt name can be found in the village of Grossardtshausen, located in the Thuringian Forest region of central Germany. This village, first mentioned in historical records dating back to 1387, likely took its name from an early settler or landowner bearing the Grossardt surname.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Grossardt (1512-1578) was a respected master woodcarver in the city of Nuremberg. His intricate works adorned many of the city's churches and public buildings, earning him a reputation as one of the finest craftsmen of his time.
During the 17th century, the Grossardt name appeared in various municipal records and church registries across southern Germany, particularly in the areas around Bamberg and Würzburg. One notable individual was Johannes Grossardt (1634-1701), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as the rector of the prestigious St. Anna Gymnasium in Augsburg.
In the 19th century, the Grossardt family gained prominence in the world of academia and the arts. Karl Grossardt (1815-1891) was a renowned German painter and lithographer, known for his detailed landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several prestigious galleries across Europe.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Grossardt (1835-1912), a German philologist and professor at the University of Heidelberg. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature, publishing several influential texts and translations.
Over the centuries, the Grossardt name has spread across various parts of Europe and beyond, with descendants settling in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Germany's medieval past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grossardt
Among Census respondents with the surname Grossardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Grossardt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Grossardt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.4% · 93
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grossardt
Grossardt appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-5 bearers (-4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 3,138 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.6%) | Down 3,138 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Grossardt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #153,590 | -2.1% |
| Count | 109 | 104 | -4.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grossardt bearers went from 109 to 104 (-4.6% change). The surname moved down 3,138 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #153,590.
FAQ
Grossardt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grossardt?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Grossardt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Grossardt?
Grossardt ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Grossardt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Grossardt.
Has Grossardt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grossardt went from 109 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Grossardt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grossardt, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grossardt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.4% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grossardt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.4%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Grossardt (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Grossardt mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Gross" meaning "large" and "Ardt" meaning "land", likely referring to someone who owned or worked a large estate. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Grossardt (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Grossardt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Grossardt is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.