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

Graniela, 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 Graniela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graniela in America

Graniela is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graniela surname appeared 114 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 Graniela.

The history of the last name Graniela

The surname GRANIELA has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "graniel," which referred to a type of coarse cloth or fabric. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a family or individual involved in the textile trade or production of this particular material.

During the medieval period, the name GRANIELA appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the regions of Andalusia and Castile. One notable mention can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript documenting hunting practices, where a certain Pedro Graniela is listed as a participant in a royal hunting expedition.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname GRANIELA dates back to 1387, when Juan Graniela, a merchant from Seville, was documented in a trade agreement with merchants from Genoa. This suggests that the name had already established itself within the Iberian Peninsula by that time.

In the 16th century, the GRANIELA name gained prominence with the birth of Alonso Graniela (1512-1578), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Toledo. His contributions to the field of celestial navigation were instrumental in advancing maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery.

Another notable figure bearing the GRANIELA surname was Rodrigo Graniela (1629-1702), a Baroque painter from Granada. His works, which adorn several churches and monasteries in Andalusia, are celebrated for their intricate details and vivid depictions of religious scenes.

During the 18th century, the GRANIELA family established a presence in the Americas, with the arrival of Juana Graniela (1745-1821) in New Spain (present-day Mexico). She is recorded as one of the earliest settlers bearing this surname in the region.

In the 19th century, Manuel Graniela (1823-1897), a renowned architect from Seville, left his mark on the city's landscape with the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palacio de las Dueñas and the Convento de Santa María la Real.

Throughout its history, the GRANIELA surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. While some variations in spelling, such as "Grañela" or "Grañiela," have been documented, the core form of the name has endured over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graniela

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

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

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