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

Group, 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 Group surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Group in America

Group is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Group surname appeared 422 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 Group.

We can also compare 2010 data for Group 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 Group

The surname "Group" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the early medieval period, around the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "groupe," which in turn originated from the Late Latin word "roupus," meaning a group or a cluster.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Group" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a historical record of tax payments made to the English Crown, dating back to the year 1177. In these rolls, a certain "William le Group" is mentioned as a resident of the village of Bisley.

During the 13th century, the name "Group" started appearing in various other historical documents across different regions of England. For instance, the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1284 mention a "Roger Group" who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

The name "Group" has also been linked to several place names in England, particularly those with the prefix "Grove" or "Grave," which could be derived from the Old English word "graf," meaning a small grove or thicket. Some examples include the villages of Grove in Oxfordshire and Graveley in Hertfordshire.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "Group" was Sir John Group, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol during the late 14th century. He is recorded as having served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1387.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Group, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century. He studied at the University of Oxford and later became the Chancellor of the Diocese of Lincoln in 1462.

In the 16th century, William Group, a successful merchant and entrepreneur from London, left a significant legacy. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade and is known for having funded the construction of several almshouses in the city for the poor and destitute.

During the English Civil War of the 17th century, Colonel Richard Group was a notable military figure who fought on the Parliamentarian side. He played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Bristol in 1645.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Group, a renowned author and playwright, gained recognition for her works, which often explored themes of social commentary and satire. Her most famous play, "The Follies of Fashion," was widely performed in theaters across England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Group

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

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

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