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

Granier, 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 Granier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Granier in America

Granier is the 20574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Granier surname appeared 1,288 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 Granier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Granier 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 Granier

The surname Granier originated in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "granier," meaning "granary" or "barn," indicating a connection to agricultural occupations or locations associated with grain storage.

The earliest known records of the Granier surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Provence and Languedoc in southern France. The name was often spelled as "Grangier" or "Granger" in its early forms, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the French language.

One of the earliest documented references to the Granier name can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Église d'Apt," a collection of charters and documents from the Church of Apt in Provence, dated around 1250. This record mentions a certain "Pierre Granier," suggesting the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region during that time.

During the 14th century, the Granier name appeared in various historical records, including the "Livre des Censiers de Tarascon," a census-like document from the town of Tarascon in Provence. This document lists several individuals with the surname Granier, indicating their occupation or residence in areas associated with grain storage or agriculture.

One notable figure with the Granier surname was Jean Granier (c. 1360-1430), a French prelate who served as the Bishop of Vence from 1418 until his death. He played an influential role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the region during his tenure.

Another prominent individual was François Granier (1592-1667), a French historian and writer from Provence. He authored several works, including "Histoire de la Ville d'Arles" (History of the City of Arles), which provided valuable insights into the history and culture of the region.

In the 18th century, the Granier family established themselves in the wine-making industry in the Burgundy region of France. Louis Granier (1720-1791) was a renowned winemaker who contributed significantly to the development of the local viticulture and wine production techniques.

During the 19th century, the Granier surname was also found in other parts of France, such as the Auvergne region. Antoine Granier (1805-1872), a prominent lawyer and politician, served as a deputy in the National Assembly and played a role in the political affairs of the era.

Throughout history, the Granier surname has been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, wine-making, law, and religious vocations, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name across different regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Granier

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

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

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