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Meaning & History
Groos is a German surname, a variant of Groß, from Old High German groz meaning "tall, big." It typically originated as a nickname for a large or stout person.
Notable Bearers
- Arthur Groos (born 1943), American philologist, musicologist, medievalist and Germanist
- David Groos (1918–1976), Canadian politician
- Friedrich Groos (1768–1852), German physician and philosopher
- Kaare Steel Groos (1917–1994), Norwegian politician
- Karl Groos (1861–1946), German psychologist
- Margaret Groos (born 1959), American athlete
- Richard Groos (died 1407), English politician
- Wilhelm Gisbert Groos (1894–1997), German World War I flying ace
Cultural Significance
The name is also associated with places named Groos, Michigan, and historic houses in Texas.
- Meaning: tall, big
- Origin: German
- Type: Surname
- Usage Regions: Germany, United States
Related Names
Sources: Wikipedia — Groos