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UK surname

Graziano

Derived from the Italian word "graziano," meaning a person who is gracious, pleasing, or agreeable.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Somerset, Bedford and Rochdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Graziano is 160 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

159

2016, ranked #22,798

Peak year

2014

160 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016, ranked #22,798.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Graziano surname distribution map

The map shows where the Graziano surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Graziano surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Graziano over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 97 #27,342
1998 modern 111 #25,990
1999 modern 113 #25,913
2000 modern 117 #25,324
2001 modern 114 #25,344
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 105 #26,940
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 123 #24,663
2006 modern 123 #24,873
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 131 #24,583
2009 modern 137 #24,371
2010 modern 151 #23,377
2011 modern 152 #23,101
2012 modern 157 #22,551
2013 modern 159 #22,706
2014 modern 160 #22,824
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 159 #22,798

Geography

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Where Grazianos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Somerset, Bedford, Rochdale, Cheshire East and Kettering. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Somerset 008 South Somerset
2 Bedford 011 Bedford
3 Rochdale 012 Rochdale
4 Cheshire East 010 Cheshire East
5 Kettering 010 Kettering

Forenames

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First names often paired with Graziano

These lists show first names that appear often with the Graziano surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Graziano

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Graziano, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Graziano surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Graziano household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Graziano is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Graziano is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Graziano falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Graziano is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Graziano, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Graziano

Graziano is an Italian surname that originated in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Latin word "gratianus," which means "pleasing" or "gracious." It is believed to have been initially given as a nickname to individuals with a pleasant or agreeable demeanor.

The earliest known record of the surname Graziano can be traced back to the 11th century in the town of Siena, located in the heart of Tuscany. Historical documents from this period mention several individuals bearing the name, suggesting that it had already gained prevalence within the local population.

In the 13th century, the Graziano family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the city of Florence. Several members of this family held influential positions within the local government and played a significant role in shaping the city's cultural and political landscape during the Renaissance era.

One notable figure from this period was Graziano di Ser Vanni Graziani (1297-1366), a renowned Florentine merchant and banker. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes and financial networks that facilitated the exchange of goods and capital throughout Europe.

Another important historical figure with the surname Graziano was Giovanni Graziano (1452-1527), a Venetian humanist and philosopher. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his scholarly works on ethics and political philosophy.

The Graziano name also appears in various ecclesiastical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating its presence within the clergy. For instance, Pietro Graziano (1475-1549) was a notable Augustinian friar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Aquino in the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 18th century, the Graziano family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Sicily, where several members held influential positions within the local nobility. One such figure was Giuseppe Graziano (1713-1789), who served as the Prince of Castelferrato and played a significant role in the governance of the island.

Throughout its history, the surname Graziano has been associated with various distinguished individuals across different fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. Some examples include the Italian painter Graziano Graziani (1563-1634), the Renaissance architect Graziano Graziani (1531-1598), and the 20th-century Italian politician Graziano Arrigoni (1900-1967).

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Graziano surname: questions and answers

How common is the Graziano surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 159 in 2016. That gives Graziano a modern rank of #22,798.

What does the Graziano surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "graziano," meaning a person who is gracious, pleasing, or agreeable.

What does the Graziano map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Graziano bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.