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

Gradnigo, 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 Gradnigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gradnigo in America

Gradnigo is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gradnigo surname appeared 134 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 Gradnigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gradnigo 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 Gradnigo

The surname Gradnigo originates from Italy, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the Veneto region, particularly in the city of Venice. The name is derived from the Italian word "grando," which means "large" or "grand," suggesting a connection to a prominent family or individual of significant stature.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Gradnigo surname can be found in the "Cronaca Veneziana" (Venetian Chronicle), a historical manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several members of the Gradnigo family who held influential positions within the Republic of Venice.

During the Renaissance period, the Gradnigo family gained prominence in the artistic and cultural spheres of Venice. Notably, Pietro Gradnigo (1501-1572) was a renowned Venetian painter and architect who contributed to the design and decoration of several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, Girolamo Gradnigo (1619-1684) was a respected Venetian diplomat and statesman. He served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations.

Another notable figure from the Gradnigo family was Antonio Gradnigo (1741-1818), a Venetian nobleman and military leader. He fought in several campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the prestigious title of "Count" for his bravery and service to the Venetian Republic.

The surname Gradnigo has also been associated with several place names in the Veneto region, such as the village of Gradnico and the nearby castle called "Castello di Gradnigo," which was once owned by a branch of the family.

Throughout history, the Gradnigo name has been recorded with various spellings, including Grandigo, Gragnico, and Gragdnigo, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations of the Italian language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gradnigo

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

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

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