Grandi
An Italian surname meaning "great" or describing a tall, large person.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 446 Americans carry the last name Grandi. That puts it at #55,386 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 768,507 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grandi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
446
1 in 768,507
Census rank
#55,386
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
371
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 371 bearers of the surname Grandi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55386th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grandi
The surname Grandi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "grande," which means "great" or "large." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive surname referring to a person's physical stature or personality traits.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Grandi can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. In some cases, the name may have evolved from older place names or locations, such as Grandi di Montelupo, a village near Florence.
Historical references to the surname Grandi can be found in numerous medieval records and documents. For example, the name appears in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of legal documents from the Lombard period, dating back to the 8th century. Additionally, the name is mentioned in the "Liber Censuum," a papal register of taxes and revenues compiled in the 13th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Grandi was Matteo Grandi, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is credited with designing several notable churches and buildings in Bologna, including the Basilica di San Petronio.
Another noteworthy figure was Giovanni Grandi, a 17th-century Italian mathematician and philosopher. Born in 1629 and died in 1699, he made significant contributions to the fields of calculus and geometry. His works include "Geometrica Demonstratio Theorematum Hugenianorum" and "De Infinitis Infinitorum."
In the 18th century, Guido Grandi was a prominent Italian painter and engraver. Born in 1671 and died in 1742, he is known for his religious and mythological works, as well as his etchings and engravings of biblical scenes.
Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Grandi was an Italian politician and journalist who lived from 1833 to 1907. He played an active role in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification, and served as a member of the Italian parliament.
Finally, in the 20th century, Dino Grandi was an influential Italian politician and diplomat. Born in 1895 and died in 1988, he held several prominent positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice, during the Fascist regime of Benito Mussolini.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grandi
Among Census respondents with the surname Grandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Grandi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Grandi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8%
- Hispanic or Latino8.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.2%
- Unknown or suppressed2.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Grandi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #55,386 | -9.5% |
| Count | 388 | 371 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.1% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Grandi bearers went from 388 to 371 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #50,572 to #55,386.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Grandi
FAQ
Grandi surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Grandi?
The surname Grandi holds position #55,386 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 446 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Grandi surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grandi, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.