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

Graziano, 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 Graziano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Graziano in America

Graziano is the 4694th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Graziano surname appeared 7,559 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Graziano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Graziano 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 Graziano

Graziano is an Italian surname that originated in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "gratianus," which means "pleasing" or "gracious." It is believed to have been initially given as a nickname to individuals with a pleasant or agreeable demeanor.

The earliest known record of the surname Graziano can be traced back to the 11th century in the town of Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany. Historical documents from this period mention several individuals bearing the name, suggesting that it had already gained prevalence within the local population.

In the 13th century, the Graziano family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Florence. Several members of this family held influential positions within the local government and played a significant role in shaping the city's cultural and political landscape during the Renaissance era.

One notable figure from this period was Graziano di Ser Vanni Graziani (1297-1366), a renowned Florentine merchant and banker. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and financial networks that facilitated the exchange of goods and capital throughout Europe.

Another important historical figure with the surname Graziano was Giovanni Graziano (1452-1527), a Venetian humanist and philosopher. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his scholarly works on ethics and political philosophy.

The Graziano name also appears in various ecclesiastical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating its presence within the clergy. For instance, Pietro Graziano (1475-1549) was a notable Augustinian friar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Aquino in the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 18th century, the Graziano family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Sicily, where several members held influential positions within the local nobility. One such figure was Giuseppe Graziano (1713-1789), who served as the Prince of Castelferrato and played a significant role in the governance of the island.

Throughout its history, the surname Graziano has been associated with various distinguished individuals across different fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Some examples include the Italian painter Graziano Graziani (1563-1634), the Renaissance architect Graziano Graziani (1531-1598), and the 20th-century Italian politician Graziano Arrigoni (1900-1967).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Graziano

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

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

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