2000
#19,828
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,255
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.47
Rare Last name
Gramajo
A Spanish surname derived from the word "gramo," meaning "gram," possibly referring to an ancestor who was a merchant or trader.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,127 Americans carry the last name Gramajo. That puts it at #11,107 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,611 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gramajo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.1K
1 in 109,611
Census rank
#11,107
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,727 bearers of the surname Gramajo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11107th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gramajo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gramajo
The surname Gramajo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Arabic word "gharmadj," which means "fruit orchard" or "garden." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who worked in or owned fruit orchards or gardens.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gramajo appeared in the 14th century in the town of Córdoba, where it was listed in a local census record. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Gramadjo" or "Gramagho," reflecting the linguistic influences of Arabic and Spanish.
In the 15th century, the surname Gramajo can be found in various historical documents, including land ownership records and municipal archives. One notable example is Juan Gramajo, a wealthy landowner from the town of Seville, who lived from 1425 to 1498.
The name Gramajo also appears in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century. Pedro Gramajo, a Spanish soldier born in 1502, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later settled in the region.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname Gramajo was Juana Gramajo, a renowned poet and writer from Granada, who lived from 1567 to 1628. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, the surname Gramajo was associated with the town of Almería, where several families with this name resided. One notable individual was José Gramajo, a merchant and philanthropist born in 1735, who was known for his contributions to the local community.
As the centuries passed, the Gramajo surname spread to other parts of Spain and eventually to Latin American countries, particularly those with strong Spanish colonial influences, such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Argentina.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gramajo
Among Census respondents with the surname Gramajo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Gramajo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gramajo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.5% · 2,632
- White2.8% · 77
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
- Black or African American0.2% · 5
- Two or more races0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gramajo
Gramajo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,349
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,284
+1,029 bearers (+82.0%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Up 6,479 places
2020
#11,107
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,727
+443 bearers (+19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Up 2,242 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #19,828 | 1,255 | 0.47 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,349 | 2,284 | 0.77 | +1,029 bearers (+82.0%) | Up 6,479 places |
| 2020 | #11,107 | 2,727 | 0.91 | +443 bearers (+19.4%) | Up 2,242 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gramajo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,349 | #11,107 | 16.8% |
| Count | 2,284 | 2,727 | 19.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.77 | 0.91 | 18.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gramajo bearers went from 2,284 to 2,727 (+19.4% change). The surname moved up 2,242 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,349 to #11,107.
FAQ
Gramajo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gramajo?
Name Census estimates that about 3,127 living Americans carry the surname Gramajo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,611 residents.
How common is Gramajo?
Gramajo ranks #11,107 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,727 people with the surname Gramajo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.91 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.91 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gramajo.
Has Gramajo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gramajo went from 2,284 recorded bearers to 2,727. That is an increase of 443 (+19.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,349 to #11,107.
What does the Census say about the background of Gramajo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gramajo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gramajo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (2,632 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gramajo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.5%), White (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gramajo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gramajo mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the word "gramo," meaning "gram," possibly referring to an ancestor who was a merchant or trader. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gramajo (0.91 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Gramajo?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Gramajo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.