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UK surname

Grosz

A surname of Slavic or East European origins meaning "coin" or "money."

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Grosz surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Grosz is 112 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1500.0%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2016

112 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Grosz had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Grosz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Grosz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Grosz 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 3 #32,890
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 39 #33,759
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 60 #32,124
2001 modern 58 #32,180
2002 modern 56 #32,753
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 56 #33,067
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 53 #33,854
2007 modern 57 #33,800
2008 modern 62 #33,565
2009 modern 63 #33,751
2010 modern 76 #33,009
2011 modern 85 #32,127
2012 modern 89 #31,934
2013 modern 100 #30,773
2014 modern 106 #30,030
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Grosz' 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 Hackney and Barnet. 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 Hackney 001 Hackney
2 Hackney 003 Hackney
3 Hackney 004 Hackney
4 Barnet 037 Barnet
5 Hackney 008 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Grosz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Grosz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Grosz, 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 Grosz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Grosz 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Grosz is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction 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

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

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

Grosz 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

Grosz falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Grosz 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 Grosz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Grosz

The surname Grosz has its origins in Poland and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "grosz," which means "small coin" or "groat," an old type of coin used in Europe during medieval times. The name likely referred to someone who worked as a moneylender, coin maker, or dealt with coins in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grosz can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of court records from the 14th to 18th centuries in Poland. The name appears in various spellings, such as Grosch, Grosze, and Grossen, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Johann Grosz (1501-1565) was a German mathematician and astronomer from Lauingen, known for his contributions to trigonometry and the development of logarithms.

Another historical figure with the surname Grosz was Bartholomäus Grosz (1595-1663), a German Lutheran theologian and author from Lusatia, who wrote extensively on theology and church history.

During the 17th century, the name Grosz appears in various records from the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One example is Maria Grosz (1634-1712), a noblewoman and landowner from the town of Pszczyna (now in Poland).

In the 19th century, Georg Grosz (1893-1959) was a renowned German artist and painter known for his satirical and critical depictions of society during the Weimar Republic. His works often reflected the social and political turmoil of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Grosz was Zuzanna Grosz (1850-1920), a Polish painter and art teacher from Kraków, who was recognized for her portraits and landscapes.

Throughout history, the Grosz surname has been found in various regions of central and eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, Germany, and areas that were once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period and likely referenced an occupation or association with coinage or money lending.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Grosz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Grosz 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 7 Grosz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.28x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 7 10.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westminster St James in Middlesex leads with 5 Grosz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 714.29x.

Place Total Index
Westminster St James 5 714.29x
Islington London 1 15.15x
Paddington London 1 40.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Anne 1
Gretchen 1
Huline 1
Josefiend 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 2

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 Grosz households.

FAQ

Grosz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Grosz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Grosz surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Grosz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Grosz a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Grosz surname mean?

A surname of Slavic or East European origins meaning "coin" or "money."

What does the Grosz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Grosz 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.