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

Gradias, 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 Gradias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gradias in America

Gradias is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gradias surname appeared 113 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 Gradias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gradias 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 Gradias

The surname GRADIAS originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Andalusia, Spain, during the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "qard," meaning "garden" or "orchard," reflecting the agricultural heritage of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the year 1214, where a certain Pedro GRADIAS was mentioned as a landowner in the city of Seville. This document is housed in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville.

During the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, the GRADIAS surname was relatively common among those of Arabic descent or those who had adopted the Arabic language and culture. As the Reconquista progressed, many families with this surname embraced Christianity and assimilated into the Spanish society.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the GRADIAS surname was Juan GRADIAS, a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Seville and the newly discovered lands of the Americas. His legacy is documented in the archives of the Casa de Contratación in Seville.

Another individual of historical significance was María GRADIAS, a philanthropist and benefactor who lived in Granada during the 16th century. She is renowned for her contributions to the establishment of several schools and hospitals in the region, as documented in the records of the Archdiocese of Granada.

In the 17th century, the GRADIAS surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Manuel GRADIAS (1623-1687), a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.

During the 18th century, a military leader named Antonio GRADIAS (1712-1785) gained recognition for his role in the Spanish conquest of the Balearic Islands. His exploits are recorded in the archives of the Spanish Army.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the GRADIAS surname was carried to various regions, including the Americas and the Philippines. In the 19th century, a prominent figure named Javier GRADIAS (1821-1899) became a respected businessman and landowner in the Philippines, where he established several successful plantations.

Throughout its history, the GRADIAS surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, literature, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gradias

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

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

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