Groff (surname)

Groff is an anglicized form of the surname

Graf (feminine: ) is a historical title of the German nobility, usually translated as "count". Considered to be intermediate among noble ranks, the title is often treated as equivalent to the British title of "earl" (whose female version is "coun ...

Graff Graff may refer to: * Graff (lunar crater) * Graff (Martian crater) * Graff (jewellers), jewelry boutique specializing in rare diamonds ** 2009 Graff Diamonds robbery, which took place at the above store * Graff, Minnesota an unincorporated co ...

and of predominantly Swiss and sometimes German origin. Notable people with the surname include: * Andrew Groff, American businessman and politician *

Jonathan Groff Jonathan Drew Groff (born March 26, 1985) is an American actor and singer . He began his career on Broadway, rising to prominence for his portrayal of Melchior Gabor in the original production of '' Spring Awakening'' (2006-2008), for which h ...

(born 1985), American actor *

, American comedy writer *

Lauren Groff Lauren Groff (born July 23, 1978) is an American novelist and short story writer. She has written four novels and two short story collections, including '' Fates and Furies'' (2015), ''Florida'' (2018), and '' Matrix'' (2021). Early life and ed ...

(born 1978), American writer *

Mike Groff Michael Dennis Groff (born November 16, 1961 in Van Nuys, California) is a former race car driver who competed in CART and the IRL IndyCar Series and was the 1989 Indy Lights champion. His younger brother Robbie was also a CART and IRL driver fr ...

(born 1961), American racing driver *

Peter Groff Peter C. Groff (born April 21, 1963) is a former member of the Obama administration and a former Colorado legislator and President of the Colorado Senate. An Lawyer, attorney, public servant, and political veteran, Groff was elected as a United S ...

(born 1963), American politician from Colorado * Richard F. "Regis" Groff (1935-2014), American politician from Colorado *

Robbie Groff Robbie Groff (born January 31, 1966 in Mission Hills, California), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League and CART Championship Car series and is brother of Mike Groff. He raced in the 1994 CART season and 1997-1998 IRL seasons with 9 comb ...

(born 1966), American racing driver * Ulysses Grant Groff (1865–1950), American landowner and philanthropist *

Skip Groff Frank "Skip" Groff (November 20, 1948 – February 18, 2019) was an American record producer, disc jockey, and owner of Yesterday and Today record store (also known as Y&T) in Rockville, Maryland, at the center of much of Washington D.C.'s punk ...

(1948–2019), American record producer *

Sarah True Sarah True (''née'' Groff, born November 27, 1981) is an American athlete who competes in triathlon. She represented the United States in triathlon in 2012, finishing in fourth place, and at the 2016 Summer Olympics. True is the winner of the 20 ...

(née Groff, born 1981), American triathlete {{surname, Groff