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

Gracias, 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 Gracias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gracias in America

Gracias is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gracias surname appeared 398 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gracias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gracias 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 Gracias

The surname "GRACIAS" is of Spanish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gracia," which means "grace" or "favor," suggesting that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who possessed a gracious or benevolent demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 14th-century Aragonese manuscript "Libro de Armería," which documented the coats of arms and lineages of noble families. In this text, a "Pedro de Gracias" is mentioned as a knight from the province of Zaragoza, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

The name's origins can also be traced to various place names in Spain, such as the town of Gracia, located in the province of Barcelona. It is possible that the surname may have been adopted by individuals who hailed from or had connections to these places, further contributing to its spread across the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "GRACIAS." In the 16th century, Juan de Gracias was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor, known for his works in the Renaissance style. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but his artistic contributions have left an indelible mark on Spanish cultural heritage.

Another prominent figure was Fray Domingo de Gracias, a Spanish Dominican friar who lived in the 17th century and served as a missionary in the Philippines. He is credited with founding several churches and convents in the region, contributing to the spread of Christianity and Spanish influence in the archipelago.

In the realm of literature, Doña María de Gracias was a respected 19th-century Spanish poet and writer, who championed women's rights and education. Her works, published between 1830 and 1870, shed light on the societal challenges faced by women during that era and garnered critical acclaim for their poetic artistry.

Additionally, José de Gracias was a renowned Spanish architect who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de las Cortes (Palace of the Cortes), which served as the seat of the Spanish parliament.

Finally, in the 20th century, Emilio de Gracias was a celebrated Spanish bullfighter, known for his bravery and skill in the arena. He was active from the 1920s to the 1940s and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of bullfighting in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gracias

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

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 Gracias 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 Gracias 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 Gracias was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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