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UK surname

Degroot

Derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "groot" meaning "large" or "great," referring to a tall or big person.

In the 1881 census there were 41 people recorded with the Degroot surname, ranking it #27,870 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 248, ranked #16,910, up from #27,870 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Pembrokeshire, Central Bedfordshire and Worthing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Degroot is 267 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 504.9%.

1881 census count

41

Ranked #27,870

Modern count

248

2016, ranked #16,910

Peak year

2011

267 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Degroot had 41 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,870 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 248 in 2016, ranked #16,910.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 83 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Degroot surname distribution map

The map shows where the Degroot surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Degroot surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Degroot over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 7 #32,070
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 41 #27,870
1891 historical 49 #30,349
1901 historical 58 #27,724
1911 historical 83 #24,531
1997 modern 203 #17,457
1998 modern 217 #17,207
1999 modern 216 #17,364
2000 modern 208 #17,772
2001 modern 205 #17,683
2002 modern 224 #17,042
2003 modern 245 #15,822
2004 modern 244 #15,948
2005 modern 243 #15,943
2006 modern 234 #16,493
2007 modern 243 #16,243
2008 modern 241 #16,481
2009 modern 244 #16,706
2010 modern 262 #16,252
2011 modern 267 #15,892
2012 modern 253 #16,377
2013 modern 259 #16,392
2014 modern 259 #16,509
2015 modern 250 #16,803
2016 modern 248 #16,910

Geography

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Where Degroots are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Pembrokeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Worthing and Newport. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Pembrokeshire 002 Pembrokeshire
2 Central Bedfordshire 033 Central Bedfordshire
3 Central Bedfordshire 012 Central Bedfordshire
4 Worthing 012 Worthing
5 Newport 019 Newport

Forenames

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First names often paired with Degroot

These lists show first names that appear often with the Degroot surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Degroot

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Degroot, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Degroot surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Degroot household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Degroot is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Degroot is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Degroot falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Degroot is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Degroot, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Degroot

The surname DEGROOT has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "groot" meaning "large" or "great." The name likely referred to someone who was either physically large or of significant stature or importance in their community.

The earliest recorded instance of the name DEGROOT can be found in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in 1582, where a man named Pieter DEGROOT is mentioned in a church registry. The name also appears in various records and manuscripts from the 17th century in other parts of the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam and Utrecht.

One notable bearer of the name was Gerardus DEGROOT, a Dutch philosopher and jurist who lived from 1592 to 1652. He was a prominent figure in the field of natural law and his works, such as "De Jure Belli ac Pacis" (On the Law of War and Peace), had a significant influence on the development of international law.

In the 18th century, the name DEGROOT can be found in records from the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), where Dutch settlers and traders had established colonies. One such individual was Johannes DEGROOT, who was born in Batavia (now Jakarta) in 1720 and served as a Dutch colonial administrator.

Another notable person with the surname DEGROOT was Jan DEGROOT, a Dutch painter who lived from 1650 to 1721. He is known for his landscapes and genre paintings, which depicted scenes of everyday life in the Netherlands during the Golden Age of Dutch art.

The name DEGROOT has also been found in various place names throughout the Netherlands, such as Grootebroek and Grootegast, which further reflects its connection to the Dutch language and culture.

In more recent times, the surname DEGROOT has spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Dutch immigration and settlement. However, its historical roots can be traced back to the Netherlands, where it originated as a descriptive name for a person of significant size or importance.

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1881 census detail

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Degroot families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Degroot surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 32 Degroots recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.00x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 32 8.00x
Yorkshire 6 1.51x
Devon 1 1.20x
Kent 1 0.73x
Lanarkshire 1 0.77x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 9 Degroots recorded in 1881 and an index of 299.00x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 9 299.00x
St Botolph Aldgate London 7 853.66x
Old Artillery Ground 6 1764.71x
Sculcoates 6 95.54x
Twickenham 4 233.92x
St Marylebone London 2 9.37x
Whitechapel London 2 50.76x
Barony 1 3.06x
Lewisham 1 13.74x
Lundy Island 1 5000.00x
Paddington London 1 6.80x
St Gilesin Fields London 1 294.12x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Degroot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Sarah 4
Alice 1
Augusta 1
Corudia 1
Elizabeth 1
Emily 1
Eve 1
Ginke 1
Kitty 1
Lena 1
Lernie 1
Margaretha 1
Maria 1
Marian 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Degroot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
David 2
Jan 2
Aaron 1
Ago 1
Alexander 1
Ceopplle 1
Elias 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Gerrit 1
Gotfried 1
Hendrign 1
Isaac 1
Jacobus 1
James 1
Klaas 1
Michael 1
Raulf 1
Samuel 1
Solomon 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Degroot households.

FAQ

Degroot surname: questions and answers

How common was the Degroot surname in 1881?

In 1881, 41 people were recorded with the Degroot surname. That placed it at #27,870 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Degroot surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 248 in 2016. That gives Degroot a modern rank of #16,910.

What does the Degroot surname mean?

Derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "groot" meaning "large" or "great," referring to a tall or big person.

What does the Degroot map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Degroot bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.