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

Grota, 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 Grota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grota in America

Grota is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grota surname appeared 125 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 Grota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grota 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 Grota

The surname "GROTA" is of Polish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "grota," which means "cave" or "grotto." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a cave or a grotto.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GROTA" can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, Poland, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a family by the name of Grota who owned a farm on the outskirts of the city.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of the village of Grotowice, located in the Silesian region of Poland. This village's name is believed to be derived from the same root as the surname "GROTA," suggesting a connection between the name and the geographical location.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Jan Grota (1720-1795) was a respected architect and builder who worked on several churches and public buildings in the Krakow area. His name can be found in the architectural records and documents from that time period.

In the 19th century, a Polish writer and poet named Franciszek Grota (1825-1892) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life. His poems and stories were widely published in various literary journals of the time.

Another significant figure with the surname "GROTA" was Zygmunt Grota (1870-1939), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) in the early 20th century. He was actively involved in the struggle for Polish independence and played a role in shaping the country's legal and political systems after World War I.

It is important to note that while the surname "GROTA" has its roots in Poland, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide insights into the origins and early occurrences of this surname within the Polish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grota

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

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

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