Fergus Groth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fergus Groth — strong man
120K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1985s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fergus Groth is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Fergus is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland. The surname Groth: Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef. Fergus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 120K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Fergus reached peak popularity in the 1985s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fergus

Meaning: strong man

Celtic

From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland.

Surname: Groth

English

Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United Kingdom 78%
Ireland 13%
Australia 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Fergus has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Fearghas
  • Feargus

Notable People Named Fergus Groth

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 Fergus Groth:

9
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Fergus?
The first name Fergus originates from Celtic. From Gaelic Fearghas, composed of fear (man) and gus (vigour, strength). Fergus Mór mac Eirc founded the kingdom of Dál Riata in Scotland.
When was Fergus most popular?
The name Fergus reached its peak popularity during the 1985s.
What is the origin of the surname Groth?
The surname Groth originates from English. Annette Groth (born 1954), German politician Annette Groth (journalist) (born 1952), Norwegian correspondent Camilla Groth (born 1973), Norwegian poet Edward J. Groth (born 1946), American astrophysicist Ernest Groth (1922–2004), baseball player Gary Groth (born 1954), American comic book editor, publisher, and critic Harald Groth (1943–2925), German politician Henrik Groth (1903–1983), Norwegian publisher and essayist Jacob Groth (born 1951), Danish film composer Jarmila Groth (born 1987), Slovak-Australian tennis player Jeff Groth (American football) (born 1957), American football player Jef.
What are the origins of the name Fergus Groth?
The name Fergus Groth combines two different traditions: the first name Fergus has Celtic roots, while the surname Groth originates from English.
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