2010
#120,901
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Bautistagarcia
A Spanish surname indicating a person has been baptized and descended from Garcia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 283 Americans carry the last name Bautistagarcia. That puts it at #82,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,211,146 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bautistagarcia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
283
1 in 1,211,146
Census rank
#82,347
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
247
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 247 bearers of the surname Bautistagarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 82347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistagarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bautistagarcia
The surname BAUTISTAGARCIA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. The name is a combination of two distinct surnames, Bautista and Garcia, both of which have deep roots in Spanish culture and history.
The first part of the name, Bautista, is derived from the Spanish word "bautista," meaning "Baptist." It likely originates from individuals or families who were closely associated with the Baptist religious movement or had some connection to the practice of baptism. Alternatively, it could also have been a nickname given to someone who was particularly pious or devoted to their faith.
The second part of the name, Garcia, is one of the most common and widespread surnames in Spain. It is believed to have originated from the Visigothic personal name "Gartia," which later evolved into the Spanish name "García." The name gained prominence during the Reconquista period, when it was borne by many prominent figures in the struggle against the Moors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAUTISTAGARCIA can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting practices in medieval Spain. The document mentions a nobleman named Juan Bautista Garcia, who was a huntsman in the court of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350).
Another notable figure bearing this surname was Fray Alonso Bautista Garcia, a Franciscan friar and missionary who lived in the 16th century. He was part of the initial wave of Spanish missionaries who traveled to the Americas, working to convert indigenous populations to Christianity in what is now Mexico.
In the 17th century, a prominent military commander named Pedro Bautista Garcia played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He was instrumental in establishing Spanish control over the island of Mindanao and was later appointed as the governor of the region.
During the 18th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named José Bautista Garcia made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He was a professor at the University of Valencia and published several influential works on the motion of celestial bodies.
In the 19th century, a noteworthy figure with the surname BAUTISTAGARCIA was Juan Bautista Garcia, a Cuban writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the Cuban independence movement against Spanish colonial rule. His writings and activism helped shape the nationalist sentiment that eventually led to Cuba's independence in 1898.
Throughout history, the surname BAUTISTAGARCIA has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, military leaders, scientists, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has spread across the globe, carried by Spanish explorers, colonists, and immigrants to different parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bautistagarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistagarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bautistagarcia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bautistagarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.8% · 239
- White2.0% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bautistagarcia
Bautistagarcia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#82,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
+104 bearers (+72.7%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 38,554 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #120,901 | 143 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #82,347 | 247 | 0.08 | +104 bearers (+72.7%) | Up 38,554 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bautistagarcia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,901 | #82,347 | 31.9% |
| Count | 143 | 247 | 72.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.08 | 65.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bautistagarcia bearers went from 143 to 247 (+72.7% change). The surname moved up 38,554 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,901 to #82,347.
FAQ
Bautistagarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bautistagarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 283 living Americans carry the surname Bautistagarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,211,146 residents.
How common is Bautistagarcia?
Bautistagarcia ranks #82,347 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 247 people with the surname Bautistagarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (283), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bautistagarcia.
Has Bautistagarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bautistagarcia went from 143 recorded bearers to 247. That is an increase of 104 (+72.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #120,901 to #82,347.
What does the Census say about the background of Bautistagarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistagarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bautistagarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (239 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bautistagarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.8%), White (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bautistagarcia (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bautistagarcia mean?
A Spanish surname indicating a person has been baptized and descended from Garcia. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bautistagarcia (0.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bautistagarcia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.