Explore the Family Name Graciano
The meaning of Graciano
Spanish and Portuguese: from the personal name Graciano, from Latin Gratianus, a derivative of gratus ‘welcome, pleasing’ (see Graziano). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Alfredo, Carlos, Francisco, Manuel, Ruben, Jesus, Julio, Margarita, Miguel, Ramon.
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How common is the last name Graciano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Graciano has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,135th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 13,440th place, indicating a 25.89% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also grew considerably from 1,416 in 2000 to 2,266 in 2010, a growth rate of over 60%. Furthermore, the proportion of the U.S. population bearing the Graciano surname also saw a substantial increase from 0.52 per 100,000 people to 0.77 per 100,000 people, reflecting a 48.08% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,135 | #13,440 | 25.89% |
| Count | 1,416 | 2,266 | 60.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.77 | 48.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Graciano
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts among those with the Graciano surname between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.35 to 0.71, a change of 102.86%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 88.06 to 92.59, reflecting a 5.14% increase. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased from 9.82 to 6.09, a drop of 37.98%. The category of "Two or more races" went from 1.34 in 2000 to being suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Lastly, a new group appeared in 2010, with 0.31 identifying as Black, while the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.06% | 92.59% | 5.14% |
| White | 9.82% | 6.09% | -37.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.71% | 102.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |