De Groot ( pronounced [də ˈɣroːt]) is a surname of Dutch origin. It is sometimes Latinized as Grotius, as in the case of Hugo Grotius.

Origin [ edit ]

It is composed of the adjective groot, from middle Dutch grote, meaning big, tall or great, preceded by the definite article de, meaning the. It was originally a nickname for a tall person.

In 2007, there were 37,221 people in the Netherlands named De Groot,[1] making it the 13th most common surname in the country.[2]

Notable bearers [ edit ]

Games [ edit ]

In official lore surrounding the game Team Fortress 2, "Tavish Finnegan DeGroot" is mentioned as the actual name of the Demoman character, African-Scottish explosives expert. Team Fortress 2 also has a special medieval-themed map called "DeGroot Keep", which takes place at the castle of the Demoman's ancestors.

See also [ edit ]