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

Granata, 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 Granata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Granata in America

Granata is the 12048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Granata surname appeared 2,588 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Granata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Granata 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 Granata

The surname Granata is of Italian origin, emerging in the 14th century in regions of southern Italy, particularly Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian word "granata," meaning pomegranate, which was a significant crop and symbol in these areas. Some scholars suggest it may have connections to the Spanish city of Granada, known for its Moorish influence and pomegranate cultivation.

Early records indicate the Granata name appeared in Sicilian manuscripts and documents from the 1300s, often associated with landowners and merchants involved in the pomegranate trade. One notable figure was Antonio Granata, a 15th-century Sicilian scholar and writer whose works documented local customs and traditions.

In the 16th century, the Granata name spread to other parts of Italy, including Naples and Rome. Girolamo Granata, born in 1571 in Catania, Sicily, was a renowned Jesuit priest and theologian who authored several influential religious texts.

As the Granata family expanded, they established themselves in various professions and roles. Pietro Granata, born in 1625 in Messina, Sicily, was a skilled architect responsible for designing several churches and palaces in his hometown.

During the 18th century, the Granata name gained prominence in the arts. Giuseppe Granata, born in 1744 in Palermo, Sicily, was a celebrated painter known for his religious and mythological works adorning churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Filippo Granata, born in 1770 in Naples, who served as a general in the Napoleonic Wars and played a significant role in the Italian campaigns, earning him recognition and honors.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Granato, Granati, and Granatelli, reflecting regional dialects and preferences. However, the core meaning and association with the pomegranate remained consistent across these iterations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Granata

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

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

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