What does the surname Groeninger mean?

The surname Groeninger means "A person from Groningen, a city in the Netherlands.". It is of German, Dutch origin.

How common is the Groeninger surname?

There are approximately 100 people with the surname Groeninger in the United States.

Are there Groeninger soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 4 soldiers with the Groeninger surname appear in Civil War records.

Groeninger

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Groningen, a city in the Netherlands.

Etymology

Derived from the place name Groningen in the northern Netherlands, with the suffix '-er' indicating origin from that location. The name likely originated as a habitational surname for someone from that region.

About the Groeninger Surname

A rare habitational surname indicating origin from Groningen in the Netherlands. The extreme rarity of this name suggests limited historical distribution.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 100 bearers in the United States #4,995 most common surname

Rare Common

Extremely rare; possibly found in the Netherlands or German-speaking regions with limited documentation.

Groeninger Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Groeninger Surname

Joseph Groeninger

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Dutch
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Unknown, likely medieval
Estimated Bearers: 100

War Records

4 soldiers with the Groeninger surname found in Civil War records.

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