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

Graza, 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 Graza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graza in America

Graza is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graza surname appeared 123 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 Graza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Graza 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 Graza

The surname GRAZA has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "grazia," which means "grace" or "favor," suggesting that the original bearer may have been someone who was highly regarded for their kind or gracious nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GRAZA can be found in a historical document from the city of Florence, dated to the early 15th century. This document mentions a certain Andrea GRAZA, who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Furthermore, there are records of a family with the surname GRAZA residing in the town of Siena during the same time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname GRAZA was Girolamo GRAZA, a renowned architect from Florence. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and churches, including the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in his hometown.

Moving into the 17th century, there are records of a Pietro GRAZA, who was a poet and scholar from the city of Pisa. His works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime, and some of his poems have been preserved in historical anthologies.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname GRAZA was Emilio GRAZA, a politician and statesman from the town of Lucca. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several years.

Another notable GRAZA was Maria GRAZA, a celebrated opera singer from the city of Milan. She performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe during the late 19th century and was renowned for her powerful soprano voice.

While the surname GRAZA is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in the beautiful region of Tuscany. The individuals mentioned above represent just a few examples of the many notable figures who have carried this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graza

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

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

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