Find out how popular the last name DeGarcia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeGarcia.

DeGarcia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeGarcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeGarcia in America

DeGarcia is the 63524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeGarcia surname appeared 314 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeGarcia.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeGarcia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeGarcia

The surname DeGarcia has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern regions of the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Spanish words "de" meaning "from" and "Garcia," which was a popular given name at the time, originating from the Basque word "hartz," meaning "bear."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DeGarcia can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a medieval document from the 14th century that served as a record of landowners and vassals in the region of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname DeGarcia, suggesting that the name had already established itself by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a notable figure named Pedro DeGarcia, who was a Spanish explorer and navigator. He is known for his voyages to the Canary Islands and his contributions to mapping the region. Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan DeGarcia, a renowned architect from the late 16th century, who was responsible for designing several important buildings in Seville, including parts of the iconic Seville Cathedral.

During the colonial era, the surname DeGarcia spread to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. In the 16th century, there are records of a Diego DeGarcia, who was a Spanish conquistador and one of the earliest settlers in the region of present-day Mexico.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname DeGarcia was José María DeGarcia, a Spanish composer and guitarist who lived in the 19th century (1791-1857). He was renowned for his contributions to the development of the Spanish guitar and his compositions that helped establish the foundations of the classical guitar repertoire.

Throughout history, the surname DeGarcia has been associated with various notable figures, including writers, artists, and political leaders. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling over time, such as Garcia or Garzia, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Spain and the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeGarcia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeGarcia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeGarcia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeGarcia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeGarcia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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