About Granite
The surname Granite is derived from the Old French word "granite," which refers to a type of coarse-grained igneous rock. As a surname, Granite likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong or unyielding personality, drawing a metaphorical comparison to the durability and strength of the granite rock. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a granite quarry or a place with granite formations.
The surname Granite is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Granite based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Granite is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Granite in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Granite using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.