Explore the Family Name Graceffa
The meaning of Graceffa
Italian (southern): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alfio, Sal, Carlo, Salvatore, Angelo, Carmelo, Francesco, Gerlando, Pietro, Salvatore, Stefano.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Graceffa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Graceffa has seen an increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 52,935 with a count of 367 people bearing this surname. By 2010, its ranking had improved to 50,771 with 411 individuals identified as Graceffas - reflecting an increase of approximately 12%. Despite these fluctuations, the proportion of Graceffas per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #50,771 | 4.09% |
| Count | 367 | 411 | 11.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graceffa
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Graceffa surname. The majority of individuals with this surname, around 97.57% in 2010 (up from 97.28% in 2000), identify as White. There is a small representation of people identifying as Hispanic (1.22%) and those belonging to two or more races (1.63%) in 2000, although the latter category saw no representation in 2010. There's no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 97.57% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |