Margaret Groff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margaret Groff — pearl
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margaret Groff is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Margaret is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland. The surname Groff: Andrew Groff, American businessman and politician Jonathan Groff (born 1985), American actor Jonathan Groff, American comedy writer Lauren Groff (born 1978), American writer Mike Groff (born 1961), American racing driver Peter Groff (born 1963), American politician from Colorado Richard F. "Regis" Groff (1935-2014), American politician from Colorado Robbie Groff (born 1966), American racing driver Ulysses Grant Groff (1865–1950), American landowner and philanthropist Skip Groff (1948–2019), American record producer Sarah True (née Groff, born 1981), American triathlete Margaret is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margaret reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margaret

Meaning: pearl

Greek

From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.

Surname: Groff

English

Andrew Groff, American businessman and politician Jonathan Groff (born 1985), American actor Jonathan Groff, American comedy writer Lauren Groff (born 1978), American writer Mike Groff (born 1961), American racing driver Peter Groff (born 1963), American politician from Colorado Richard F. "Regis" Groff (1935-2014), American politician from Colorado Robbie Groff (born 1966), American racing driver Ulysses Grant Groff (1865–1950), American landowner and philanthropist Skip Groff (1948–2019), American record producer Sarah True (née Groff, born 1981), American triathlete

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

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

  • Maggie
  • Peggy
  • Marge
  • Margherita
  • Marguerite
  • Greta

Notable People Named Margaret Groff

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 Margaret Groff:

9
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Margaret?
The first name Margaret originates from Greek. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.
When was Margaret most popular?
The name Margaret reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Groff?
The surname Groff originates from English. Andrew Groff, American businessman and politician Jonathan Groff (born 1985), American actor Jonathan Groff, American comedy writer Lauren Groff (born 1978), American writer Mike Groff (born 1961), American racing driver Peter Groff (born 1963), American politician from Colorado Richard F. "Regis" Groff (1935-2014), American politician from Colorado Robbie Groff (born 1966), American racing driver Ulysses Grant Groff (1865–1950), American landowner and philanthropist Skip Groff (1948–2019), American record producer Sarah True (née Groff, born 1981), American triathlete
What are the origins of the name Margaret Groff?
The name Margaret Groff combines two different traditions: the first name Margaret has Greek roots, while the surname Groff originates from English.
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