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Groton
Groton /ˈɡrɒtən/ is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 40,115 at the 2010 census. Groton is the home of the Electric Boat Corporation, which is the major contractor for submarine work for the United States Navy. The Naval Submarine Base New London is located in Groton, and the pharmaceutical company Pfizer is also a major employer. The Avery Point section of Groton is home to a regional campus of the University of Connecticut.
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groton
A village of New London Co., Conn., on the east side of Thames River, opposite New London. It is famous as being the scene of the massacre perpetrated by British troops under Arnold. Old Fort Griswold, commanded by the brave Ledyard, who was barbarously slain with his own sword after he had surrendered, is still standing on Groton Heights; and a granite obelisk has been erected to commemorate the patriotism of those who perished.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Groton is ranked #104602 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Groton surname appeared 171 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Groton.
92.9% or 159 total occurrences were White.
2.9% or 5 total occurrences were Black.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of groton in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of groton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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