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

Gracida, 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 Gracida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gracida in America

Gracida is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gracida surname appeared 474 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 Gracida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gracida 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 Gracida

The surname Gracida has its origins in Spain, with records indicating its presence as early as the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gracia," meaning "grace" or "favor," suggesting a connection to someone who possessed a graceful or charming demeanor.

One of the earliest known references to the Gracida name is found in historical documents from the region of Aragon, where it was commonly used among noble families. Some records indicate that the name was also present in the nearby regions of Catalonia and Valencia during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Gracida surname gained prominence in the city of Zaragoza, where several notable individuals bearing the name held influential positions within the local government and clergy. One such figure was Don Juan Gracida, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived from 1532 to 1603.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its territories across the Americas, the Gracida name traveled with settlers and colonists. By the late 17th century, records show the presence of Gracida families in various parts of Mexico, particularly in the central and northern regions.

One notable bearer of the Gracida surname was Don Miguel Gracida, a military officer who fought in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain. He was born in 1789 in Guanajuato and played a crucial role in several battles before his death in 1832.

In the 19th century, the Gracida name also gained recognition in the field of literature. Doña Mariana Gracida, born in 1825 in Veracruz, was a celebrated poet and author whose works explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues of her time.

Another prominent figure with the Gracida surname was Don Francisco Gracida, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1845 to 1912. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and infrastructures in Mexico City, including the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Chapultepec Aqueduct.

As the Gracida name continued to spread throughout Mexico and other parts of Latin America, it evolved and adapted to local variations. Some historical records show spellings such as "Grasida" or "Graceda," reflecting regional linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gracida

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

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

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