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

Grajeda, 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 Grajeda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grajeda in America

Grajeda is the 7275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grajeda surname appeared 4,580 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Grajeda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grajeda 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 Grajeda

The surname Grajeda originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "grajeda," which refers to a grove or cluster of oak trees. This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic name, given to someone who lived near or owned land with a significant oak grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Grajeda can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Grajeda, indicating that the name was already established in certain regions of Spain by that time.

The name Grajeda is also closely associated with the town of Grajeda de las Torres, located in the province of León, Spain. It is possible that the surname originated from this specific location, or that individuals from this area adopted the name as a way to identify their place of origin.

In the 16th century, Rodrigo Grajeda (1510-1578) was a notable Spanish jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the Royal Chancellery of Valladolid. His work on Spanish legal codes and jurisprudence was highly influential during his time.

Another prominent figure with the surname Grajeda was Juan Grajeda (1572-1634), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several voyages to the Americas. He is credited with mapping and charting portions of the coastlines of present-day Mexico and Central America.

In the 18th century, Francisca Grajeda (1701-1767) was a notable Spanish poet and writer whose work focused on religious and devotional themes. Her collection of poems, titled "Flores de Abril," was widely circulated and celebrated during her lifetime.

Towards the end of the 19th century, José María Grajeda (1850-1925) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed numerous notable buildings and structures throughout Spain, including the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

While the surname Grajeda has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other regions, particularly in Latin America, where it is still commonly found today. However, its origins and early historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grajeda

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

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

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