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

Granadeño, 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 Granadeño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Granadeño in America

Granadeño is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Granadeño surname appeared 131 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 Granadeño.

The history of the last name Granadeño

The surname GRANADENO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. Specifically, it is derived from the Spanish word "granadino," meaning a person from the city of Granada. Granada was an important city during the Moorish rule in Spain, and the name likely originated as a way to identify people who hailed from this region.

In the early 16th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Granadino" and "Granadeño." The earliest known reference is found in a document from 1518, which mentions a certain "Juan Granadeno" from the city of Granada.

One notable early bearer of the name was Diego Granadeno, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s. He played a role in several crucial battles and is mentioned in Cortés's letters to the Spanish crown.

Another prominent figure was Juana Granadeno, a 16th-century poet and writer from Granada. Her work, although not widely known today, was celebrated during her lifetime and she was part of literary circles in Granada and Seville.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records related to the Spanish Inquisition. A certain Pedro Granadeno was tried and convicted by the Inquisition in 1642 for alleged heretical beliefs.

Moving to the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Miguel Granadeno, a architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Granada, including the Church of San Juan de Dios, completed in 1735.

In the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with this surname was Margarita Granadeno, a celebrated flamenco dancer and choreographer who performed throughout Spain and Europe. She was born in Granada in 1825 and died in Madrid in 1892.

Over time, the name GRANADENO spread beyond Spain, carried by those who emigrated to other parts of the world. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich history and culture of Granada, a city that has left an indelible mark on this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Granadeño

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

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 Granadeño 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.

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

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