2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Graniela
A Spanish or Italian surname derived from the word "graniero" meaning granary or barn.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Graniela. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Graniela 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Graniela in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Graniela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Graniela
Among Census respondents with the surname Graniela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Graniela 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 Graniela surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.6% · 99
- White12.4% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Graniela
Graniela appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,001 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 Graniela 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 | #145,220 | #147,221 | -1.4% |
| Count | 114 | 113 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Graniela bearers went from 114 to 113 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #147,221.
FAQ
Graniela surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Graniela?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Graniela. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Graniela?
Graniela ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Graniela. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Graniela.
Has Graniela become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Graniela went from 114 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Graniela?
Among Census respondents with the surname Graniela, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.6%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Graniela in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Graniela appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.6%), White (12.4%). 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 Graniela (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 Graniela mean?
A Spanish or Italian surname derived from the word "graniero" meaning granary or barn. 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 Graniela (0.04 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 common is the surname Graniela?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Graniela on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.