2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Digrazio
An Italian surname meaning "by the grace of".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Digrazio. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Digrazio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Digrazio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Digrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Digrazio
The surname DIGRAZIO is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of Italy. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "di Grazio," which translates to "of Grace" or "of Favor."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIGRAZIO surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Reggio Calabria, dated around 1480. This document mentions a family with the name "di Grazio," which is believed to be an earlier spelling of the modern DIGRAZIO.
In the late 16th century, a notable figure bearing the DIGRAZIO surname was Giuseppe DIGRAZIO, a merchant and landowner from the town of Catanzaro. He is mentioned in several local records from that period, indicating the family's influence in the region.
During the 17th century, the DIGRAZIO name appeared in various ecclesiastical records, suggesting that members of the family were involved in religious affairs. One such record mentions a Father Antonio DIGRAZIO, who served as a priest in the city of Cosenza in the 1670s.
As the Italian diaspora spread across the globe, the DIGRAZIO surname found its way to other parts of the world. In the late 19th century, records show that a family with the DIGRAZIO name immigrated to the United States, settling in the city of New York. This branch of the family played a role in the growing Italian-American community.
Among the notable individuals with the DIGRAZIO surname throughout history are:
1. Vincenzo DIGRAZIO (1610-1677), a renowned Italian architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Naples.
2. Maria Antonia DIGRAZIO (1758-1832), an Italian composer and musician who gained recognition for her operatic works.
3. Giuseppe DIGRAZIO (1825-1891), an Italian politician who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.
4. Antonio DIGRAZIO (1879-1951), an Italian-American artist and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from Italian life.
5. Francesca DIGRAZIO (1922-2008), an Italian writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the rich history of the DIGRAZIO surname, there are undoubtedly many more stories and individuals associated with this name that have yet to be uncovered.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Digrazio
Among Census respondents with the surname Digrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Digrazio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Digrazio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 114
Timeline
Historical Census data for Digrazio
Digrazio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+11 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,528 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,267 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 1,528 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 7,267 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Digrazio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #146,495 | -5.2% |
| Count | 120 | 114 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Digrazio bearers went from 120 to 114 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 7,267 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #146,495.
FAQ
Digrazio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Digrazio?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Digrazio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Digrazio?
Digrazio ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Digrazio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Digrazio.
Has Digrazio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Digrazio went from 120 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Digrazio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Digrazio, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Digrazio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Digrazio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Digrazio (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Digrazio mean?
An Italian surname meaning "by the grace of". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Digrazio (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Digrazio?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Digrazio? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.