Explore the Family Name Granato
The meaning of Granato
Italian: metonymic occupational name for a jeweler or lapidary, from granato ‘garnet’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rocco, Sal, Carmine, Pasquale, Girolamo, Guido, Ippolito, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Granato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Granato experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Granato was ranked 17,530th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 22,158th, marking a decline of 26.4%. The count of people with this name also fell from 1,481 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, a 21.27% decrease. Similarly, the rate of people named Granato per 100,000 individuals dipped by 27.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,530 | #22,158 | -26.4% |
| Count | 1,481 | 1,166 | -21.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.4 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granato
The ethnic identity associated with the Granato surname varied during the same period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Granatos identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.14% in 2000 to 86.71% in 2010. The number of Granatos who identify as Hispanic, however, increased significantly, from 8.44% in 2000 to 12.44% in 2010, showing an increase of 47.39%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or two or more races saw a decrease in their proportions. No Granatos reported identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.14% | 86.71% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 8.44% | 12.44% | 47.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0.6% | -40.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |