Find out how popular the last name Gracia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gracia.

Gracia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gracia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gracia in America

Gracia is the 3720th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gracia surname appeared 9,520 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Gracia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gracia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gracia

The surname GRACIA is of Spanish origin, originating from the medieval Spanish word "gracia," which means "grace" or "favor." This name first emerged in the regions of Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia during the Middle Ages, around the 12th to 15th centuries.

The name GRACIA is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who possessed qualities associated with grace, charm, or favor. It may have been bestowed upon people who were considered gracious, elegant, or enjoyed the favor of those in authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GRACIA can be found in the "Fuero de Teruel," a legal code written in the 13th century for the town of Teruel, located in the Aragon region of Spain. This document mentions individuals with the surname GRACIA, indicating its usage during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name GRACIA appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Kingdom of Aragon. For example, a prominent figure named Pedro de Gracia was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Zaragoza during the reign of King Pedro IV of Aragon (1319-1387).

Another notable individual with the surname GRACIA was Martín de Gracia, a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in the expeditions of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Caribbean islands.

During the 16th century, the name GRACIA became associated with the town of Gracia, now a district within the city of Barcelona. This place name likely influenced the popularity and spread of the surname GRACIA in the region of Catalonia.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname GRACIA from Catalonia was Jerónimo de Gracia, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Barcelona during the late 16th century. He was known for his involvement in international trade and financing activities.

In the 17th century, the name GRACIA also appeared in various records from the region of Valencia. Gaspar de Gracia, born in 1620, was a notable painter and artist from Valencia who specialized in religious and historical works.

Throughout history, the surname GRACIA has been carried by numerous individuals from different walks of life, including scholars, artists, explorers, and merchants, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gracia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gracia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gracia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gracia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gracia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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