Grosz (surname)

Grosz is a surname of German and Polish origin.

Origin and Meaning:

The surname "Grosz" derives from the German word "Grosz" or "Groschen," which was a type of silver coin. As a surname, it could have originated as an occupational name for a moneyer, mint official, or someone who collected or handled coins. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was perceived as wealthy or miserly. In Polish, "Grosz" is also a unit of currency, the equivalent of one-hundredth of a złoty. The surname may have similar origins in Poland.

Distribution:

The surname "Grosz" is most prevalent in Germany and Poland, reflecting its linguistic origins. It is also found in other countries, particularly in regions with historical German or Polish immigration, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Notable People with the Surname Grosz:

• George Grosz (1893-1959): A German artist known for his caricatures and drawings of Berlin life in the 1920s. He was a prominent member of the Dada and New Objectivity movements.
• Barbara Grosz (born 1948): An American computer scientist, known for her work in natural language processing and artificial intelligence.