What does the surname DeGroot mean?

The surname DeGroot means "The great one or from a great place.". It is of Dutch origin.

How common is the DeGroot surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname DeGroot in the United States.

Are there DeGroot soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 50 soldiers with the DeGroot surname appear in Civil War records.

DeGroot

Descriptive

Meaning

The great one or from a great place.

Etymology

The prefix 'De' is Dutch, indicating descent or origin. 'Groot' is Dutch for 'great,' used as a descriptive epithet or topographic element.

About the DeGroot Surname

A Dutch surname using the descriptive element 'groot' (great), likely indicating a prominent or large place or person. The name reflects Dutch naming conventions from the medieval period.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in the Netherlands and among Dutch diaspora in North America and South Africa.

DeGroot Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the DeGroot Surname

Frank DeGroot

Quick Facts

Origin: Dutch
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: Medieval Netherlands
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

50 soldiers with the DeGroot surname found in Civil War records.

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