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

Grandos, 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 Grandos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Grandos in America

Grandos is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Grandos surname appeared 186 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 Grandos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Grandos 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 Grandos

The surname Grandos has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "grande," which means "large" or "grand." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who was tall or imposing in stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Grandos can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where a certain Pedro Grandos was mentioned in a document from 1287. This document, a land grant, referred to him as a landowner in the village of Reus.

In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, with records showing a Juan Grandos in Seville in 1345. This Juan Grandos was a merchant who traded in spices and textiles, indicating that the name was associated with a certain level of prosperity and success.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, variations in spelling began to emerge. In a 1412 census record from the town of Arcos de la Frontera, the name is spelled "Grandoz," while in a 1487 document from Granada, it appears as "Grandós."

One notable figure bearing the name Grandos was Diego Grandos, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Diego Grandos was born in Seville in 1490 and played a key role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual with the surname Grandos was Isabel Grandos, a nun who lived in the 17th century. Born in Segovia in 1617, she was known for her piety and her work in founding a convent in her hometown. She died in 1691 and was highly respected in her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Grandos can be found in various records from different regions of Spain. For example, there is a mention of a Francisco Grandos, a landowner from Andalusia, in a document from 1723. Additionally, a María Grandos is listed as a resident of Madrid in a census record from 1756.

Moving into the 19th century, the Grandos surname continued to be present in Spain, with individuals bearing the name involved in various professions and trades. One notable figure from this period was Joaquín Grandos, a renowned painter born in Valencia in 1815. His works were widely acclaimed, and he is considered one of the most influential Spanish artists of the Romantic era.

Throughout its history, the surname Grandos has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Grandos

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

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

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