Explore the Family Name De Gracia
The meaning of De Gracia
Spanish; Catalan (De Gràcia): metronymic from the female personal name Gracia (Spanish) or Gràcia (Catalan), a name with Christian religious associations (see Gracia). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Rolando, Rosario, Agustin, Aida, Alberto, Alfredo, Braulio, Cesar, Cristobal, Eleazar.
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How common is the last name De Gracia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Gracia has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Gracia ranked 29,598 in popularity with a count of 751 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank moved up to 26,654 while the count increased to 914 individuals which is a growth rate of 21.7 percent. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the De Gracia surname also increased by 10.71 percent from 0.28 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,598 | #26,654 | 9.95% |
| Count | 751 | 914 | 21.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.31 | 10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Gracia
The ethnicity distribution of those bearing the De Gracia surname also changed during this period according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the Hispanic population made up 47.14 percent of people with this surname, increasing to 52.63 percent by 2010. There was a slight decrease in the number of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Whites bearing the surname De Gracia, with rates dropping by 8.4 percent and 12.05 percent respectively. Individuals of two or more ethnic identities decreased by 17.79 percent, while there were no changes in Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.14% | 52.63% | 11.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 35.95% | 32.93% | -8.4% |
| White | 11.45% | 10.07% | -12.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 3.28% | -17.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |