2000
#4,414
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,432
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.76
Rare Last name
Graziano
Derived from the Italian word "graziano," meaning a person who is gracious, pleasing, or agreeable.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,697 Americans carry the last name Graziano. That puts it at #5,063 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 44,531 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Graziano 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Graziano with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
7.7K
1 in 44,531
Census rank
#5,063
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,712 bearers of the surname Graziano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5063rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Graziano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 Historical documents from this period mention several individuals bearing the name, suggesting that it had already gained prevalence within the local population.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).
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Graziano
Among Census respondents with the surname Graziano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Graziano 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 Graziano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 6,133
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 363
- Two or more races2.0% · 132
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 57
- Black or African American0.3% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Graziano
Graziano 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
#4,694
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,559
+127 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 2.56
Rank movement Down 280 places
2020
#5,063
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,712
-847 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 2.25
Rank movement Down 369 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,414 | 7,432 | 2.76 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,694 | 7,559 | 2.56 | +127 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 280 places |
| 2020 | #5,063 | 6,712 | 2.25 | -847 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 369 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 Graziano 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 | #4,694 | #5,063 | -7.9% |
| Count | 7,559 | 6,712 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 2.56 | 2.25 | -12.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Graziano bearers went from 7,559 to 6,712 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 369 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,694 to #5,063.
FAQ
Graziano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Graziano?
Name Census estimates that about 7,697 living Americans carry the surname Graziano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 44,531 residents.
How common is Graziano?
Graziano ranks #5,063 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,712 people with the surname Graziano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,697), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Graziano.
Has Graziano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Graziano went from 7,559 recorded bearers to 6,712. That is a decrease of 847 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,694 to #5,063.
What does the Census say about the background of Graziano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Graziano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Graziano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (6,133 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Graziano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (5.4%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Graziano (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 Graziano mean?
Derived from the Italian word "graziano," meaning a person who is gracious, pleasing, or agreeable. 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 Graziano (2.25 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 Graziano?
See how many people are called Graziano on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.