Barbara Groh

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Groh — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Groh is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The surname Groh: Al Groh (born 1944), head coach of the University of Virginia college football team Christian Groh, American billionaire businessman David Groh (1939–2008), American film and television actor Heinie Groh (1889–1968), American baseball player Jürgen Groh (born 1956), German soccer player Great rhombihexahedron, also known as groh, a nonconvex uniform polyhedron Barbara is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Barbara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Barbara

Meaning: foreign, stranger

Greek

From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Surname: Groh

English

Al Groh (born 1944), head coach of the University of Virginia college football team Christian Groh, American billionaire businessman David Groh (1939–2008), American film and television actor Heinie Groh (1889–1968), American baseball player Jürgen Groh (born 1956), German soccer player Great rhombihexahedron, also known as groh, a nonconvex uniform polyhedron

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Barbara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Barbara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Barbara Groh

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Barbara Groh:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Barbara?
The first name Barbara originates from Greek. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
When was Barbara most popular?
The name Barbara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Groh?
The surname Groh originates from English. Al Groh (born 1944), head coach of the University of Virginia college football team Christian Groh, American billionaire businessman David Groh (1939–2008), American film and television actor Heinie Groh (1889–1968), American baseball player Jürgen Groh (born 1956), German soccer player Great rhombihexahedron, also known as groh, a nonconvex uniform polyhedron
What are the origins of the name Barbara Groh?
The name Barbara Groh combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Groh originates from English.
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