Groothuis

Groothuis is a Dutch surname. It is derived from a combination of the Dutch words "groot" (meaning "great" or "large") and "huis" (meaning "house"). The surname likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived in a large or prominent house, or possibly someone associated with a significant building. Surnames related to dwelling places were common during the Middle Ages as populations grew and the need to distinguish individuals within a community became increasingly important. The prevalence of the surname is primarily found in the Netherlands.