Explore the Family Name Graci
The meaning of Graci
Italian (southern): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Sal, Carmel, Gino, Carmela, Carmelo, Carmine, Giovanna, Giuseppe, Stefano.
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How common is the last name Graci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Graci' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 33,471 in 2000 to 40,313 in 2010, marking a decrease of 20.44%. The count of people bearing this surname also decreased from 643 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, reflecting a 15.55% reduction. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of those with the 'Graci' surname decreased by 25%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #40,313 | -20.44% |
| Count | 643 | 543 | -15.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graci
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts for individuals with the 'Graci' surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly from 95.33% in 2000 to 92.63% in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly, going from 2.49% in 2000 to just 0.92% in 2010. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, from 1.24% in 2000 to 4.97% in 2010 - a change of over 300%. Furthermore, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black in 2010, making up 1.10% of the Graci surname holders, where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 92.63% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 4.97% | 300.81% |
| Black | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 0.92% | -63.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |