About Grotjan
The surname Grotjan is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "grot," meaning "large" or "big," and "jan," a diminutive form of the given name Johannes (John). Therefore, the meaning of the surname Grotjan can be interpreted as "son of the big John" or "descendant of the large John." It is a patronymic surname, indicating a family's connection to an ancestor named John who was known for his size or stature.
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The surname Grotjan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grotjan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Grotjan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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