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

Gradoville, 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 Gradoville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gradoville in America

Gradoville is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gradoville surname appeared 123 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 Gradoville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gradoville 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 Gradoville

The surname Gradoville is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "grado," which means "degree" or "grade," combined with the suffix "ville," a French term meaning "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name or a location associated with a particular degree or rank.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gradoville can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan de Gradoville was mentioned in a document dated 1492. This reference provides a glimpse into the historical presence of the name during the era of the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 16th century, records show the Gradoville family had established a presence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. During this time, a notable figure bearing the name was Rodrigo Gradoville, a wealthy merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's thriving trade with the Americas.

As the centuries passed, the Gradoville name spread across various regions of Spain, with some members of the family emigrating to the Spanish colonies in the New World. One such figure was Juana Gradoville, who was born in Cadiz in 1678 and later settled in the Spanish-controlled territory of what is now Mexico.

In the 18th century, the Gradoville name gained prominence in the realm of academia and the arts. Felipe Gradoville, born in Madrid in 1723, was a renowned philosopher and writer whose works explored the intersection of religion and reason during the Age of Enlightenment.

Moving into the 19th century, the Gradoville name was associated with the Spanish military. Antonio Gradoville, born in Granada in 1812, was a decorated general who played a pivotal role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that shaped the political landscape of Spain during that era.

Throughout history, the Gradoville surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy. While the origins of the name may be rooted in a specific place or rank, its enduring presence across centuries and continents is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who bore this storied surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gradoville

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

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

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