2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Granatelli
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for pomegranate (granata), likely denoting someone's occupation or residence near pomegranate orchards.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Granatelli. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Granatelli 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Granatelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Granatelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Granatelli
The surname Granatelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "granata," which means "pomegranate." This suggests that the family may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of pomegranates, or they may have lived in an area known for its pomegranate orchards.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Granatelli can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1287. It mentions a merchant named Guglielmo Granatelli, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Italy and the Mediterranean regions. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with commerce during that time.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Piacenza, where a nobleman named Riccardo Granatelli is mentioned as a landowner and influential figure in the local community. This suggests that the family had attained a certain level of prominence and wealth by that point.
The name Granatelli can also be found in several historical manuscripts and genealogical records from various regions of Italy, indicating its widespread presence across the country.
One notable figure with the surname Granatelli was Giovanni Battista Granatelli, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century (c. 1535-1610). He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Rome and other Italian cities.
Another prominent individual was Vincenzo Granatelli (1676-1736), a Neapolitan composer and violinist who contributed to the development of the Baroque musical style in Italy.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Granatelli (1824-1892) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.
Francesco Granatelli (1862-1932) was an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Naples and other cities.
Lastly, Mario Granatelli (1912-2002) was a renowned Italian-American race car driver and team owner who participated in several Indianapolis 500 races and made significant contributions to the world of motorsports.
These examples illustrate the historical presence of the surname Granatelli across various professions and regions, showcasing its enduring legacy within Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Granatelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Granatelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Granatelli 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 Granatelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.6% · 83
- Hispanic or Latino18.4% · 19
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Granatelli
Granatelli 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,471 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 725 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 4,471 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Up 725 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 Granatelli 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 | #154,907 | #154,182 | 0.5% |
| Count | 105 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Granatelli bearers went from 105 to 103 (-1.9% change). The surname moved up 725 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,182.
FAQ
Granatelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Granatelli?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Granatelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Granatelli?
Granatelli ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Granatelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Granatelli.
Has Granatelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Granatelli went from 105 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Granatelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Granatelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.4%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Granatelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.6% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Granatelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.6%), Hispanic (18.4%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Granatelli (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 Granatelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word for pomegranate (granata), likely denoting someone's occupation or residence near pomegranate orchards. 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 Granatelli (0.03 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 Granatelli?
If you just want to know how common the surname Granatelli is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.