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![Show Contents]() Graci History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Graci is thought to be a patronymic name formed from a now unknown medieval given name. An older Latin form of the surname was Garsea, but the roots of this name may well pre-date the Latin era and come from the Basque language. Early Origins of the Graci familyThe surname Graci was first found in Navarre, where the name is documented in the earliest records. Early History of the Graci familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Graci research. Another 179 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1134, 1150, 1775, 1800, 1805, 1808, 1825, 1827, 1829 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Graci History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Graci Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Garcia, García, Garsea, Garsía, Garsia, Garcies, Guarsea, Guarseas, Garsías, Garsias, Gassía, Gassia, Garci, Garcés, Garces, Garcíaz, Garciaz, Garséaz, Garseaz, Gasset, Garcet, Gracía, Gracia and many more. Early Notables of the Graci familyProminent among members of the family were Count García of Navarre (d. 857), García I, king of Leon from 910-914, and García I of Navarre, who ruled 925-970. King García IV ruled Navarre from 1134-1150. Also of note were Gil Garcíez Dazagra, knight of the order of Santiago, Diego García de Paredes and Alvar García de Mendoza, who fought for Ferdinand and Isabella during the conquest...
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 Graci migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Graci Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Arcangelo Graci, aged 24, who landed in America from S. Cataldo, in 1904
- Calagero Graci, aged 32, who landed in America from Castrofilippo, in 1905
- Bartola Graci, aged 47, who immigrated to America from Fonzaro, Italy, in 1907
- Antonina Graci, aged 56, who settled in America from Castrofilippe, Sicily, in 1907
- Angelo Graci, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Licata, Girgenti, in 1909
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Graci (post 1700) | + |
- Charles Anthony Graci (1936-2022), known professionally as Charlie Gracie, an American rock and roll and rhythm and blues singer and guitarist, known for his hits "Butterfly" and "Fabulous"
- Angelo Graci, American Republican politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Queens County 10th District, 1945-54 1
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Graci migration to the United States 
