2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Grazi
An Italian surname likely derived from the Latin phrase "gratias agere" meaning "to give thanks".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 151 Americans carry the last name Grazi. That puts it at #133,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,269,896 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Grazi 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
151
1 in 2,269,896
Census rank
#133,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
132
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 132 bearers of the surname Grazi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Grazi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Grazi
The surname GRAZI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "grazia," which means "grace" or "favor." The name may have been given to someone who was considered graceful or who had received a favor or pardon.
The earliest recorded instances of the name GRAZI can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some cases, the name was spelled slightly differently, such as "Grazzi" or "Gratzii."
One notable early reference to the name GRAZI can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a family by that name was prominent in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Grazi family was involved in the city's political and cultural affairs, and some members held important positions in the government and the arts.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian painter named Gian Battista Grazi (1554-1625) was active in Rome and other Italian cities. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname GRAZI was Niccolò Grazi (1701-1787), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale.
During the Renaissance period, the name GRAZI was also associated with several scholars and writers, such as Pietro Grazi (1472-1546), a humanist and poet from Siena, and Francesco Grazi (1501-1568), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Bologna.
In the 19th century, a Italian sculptor named Giuseppe Grazi (1819-1894) gained recognition for his works, which can be found in various public spaces and museums in Italy and other European countries.
While the name GRAZI is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to immigration patterns. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich history spanning several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Grazi
Among Census respondents with the surname Grazi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Grazi 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 Grazi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 132
Timeline
Historical Census data for Grazi
Grazi appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+32 bearers (+30.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 19,993 places
2020
#133,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
-4 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,202 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +32 bearers (+30.8%) | Up 19,993 places |
| 2020 | #133,220 | 132 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 7,202 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 Grazi 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 | #126,018 | #133,220 | -5.7% |
| Count | 136 | 132 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -11.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Grazi bearers went from 136 to 132 (-2.9% change). The surname moved down 7,202 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #133,220.
FAQ
Grazi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Grazi?
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the surname Grazi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,269,896 residents.
How common is Grazi?
Grazi ranks #133,220 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 132 people with the surname Grazi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (151), 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 Grazi.
Has Grazi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Grazi went from 136 recorded bearers to 132. That is a decrease of 4 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #133,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Grazi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Grazi, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Grazi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (132 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Grazi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Grazi (2000, 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 Grazi mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the Latin phrase "gratias agere" meaning "to give thanks". 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 Grazi (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 many people are called Grazi?
You can see how many people are called Grazi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.