Explore the Family Name Granillo
The meaning of Granillo
1. Spanish (Burgos and Biscay): nickname from granillo, a diminutive of grano ‘grain’ (see Grano), probably in the sense ‘pimple’. This surname is most common in Mexico. 2. Italian (Campania): diminutive of Grano ‘grain’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Francisco, Ramon, Raul, Alfonso, Carlos, Jaime, Jesus, Miguel, Alberto, Blanca.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Granillo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Granillo has seen an increase in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, Granillo ranked 9105 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had risen to rank 8168, reflecting a growth rate of 10.29%. The count of individuals with the Granillo surname also rose from 3299 in 2000 to 4058 in 2010, marking a significant change of 23.01%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Granillo per 100,000 people increased by 13.11%, from 1.22 in 2000 to 1.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,105 | #8,168 | 10.29% |
| Count | 3,299 | 4,058 | 23.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.22 | 1.38 | 13.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Granillo
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Granillo surname identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight increase from 89.88% in 2000 to 90.78% in 2010. While there was no recorded percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals with this surname in 2000, by 2010, they made up 0.47% and 0.12% of the Granillo population respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White fell from 7.58% to 6.88%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 0.58% to 0.49%. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also diminished, falling from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.88% | 90.78% | 1% |
| White | 7.58% | 6.88% | -9.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.64% | 1.26% | -23.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0.58% | 0.49% | -15.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.12% | 0% |