Explore the Family Name Gramajo
The meaning of Gramajo
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala and Argentina): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Armando, Jesus, Jose, Juan, Luis, Aida, Alfredo, Amado, Andres, Artemio, Camilo, Carlos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gramajo in the United States?
The surname Gramajo has shown a significant increase in popularity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 19,828 in the United States and moved up to 13,349 by 2010, a shift of 32.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew substantially during this decade, from 1,255 to 2,284, representing an approximate 82% increase. The proportion of people named Gramajo per 100,000 increased by 63.83%, from 0.47 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,828 | #13,349 | 32.68% |
| Count | 1,255 | 2,284 | 81.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.77 | 63.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gramajo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gramajo is predominantly Hispanic, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 95.22% of individuals with the surname Gramajo were identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 97.33% by 2010. There was a minor decrease in those identifying as White, falling from 3.27% to 2.41%. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races dropped entirely, from 0.80% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.22% | 97.33% | 2.22% |
| White | 3.27% | 2.41% | -26.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |