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

Gaceta, 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 Gaceta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaceta in America

Gaceta is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaceta surname appeared 115 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 Gaceta.

The history of the last name Gaceta

The surname GACETA originated from Spain, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "gaceta," which initially referred to a printed newsletter or gazette, a term that came from the Italian "gazzetta," a small coin used to purchase early newspapers in Venice.

GACETA likely emerged as an occupational surname, referring to those involved in the printing or distribution of gazettes or newsletters. It may have also been adopted as a descriptive surname for individuals known for their avid reading or dissemination of news.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GACETA surname can be found in the archives of the Inquisition in Seville, Spain, where a certain Pedro Gaceta was mentioned in a document dated 1588. Another early reference comes from the parish records of Valladolid, where a Juan Gaceta was recorded as a resident in 1612.

During the 17th century, the GACETA surname gained prominence through the work of Juan Gaceta de Rojas, a Spanish playwright and poet born in Madrid in 1605. His literary contributions, particularly his comedies and verse, earned him recognition among the literary circles of his time.

In the 18th century, José Gaceta y Arce, born in Cádiz in 1721, made a name for himself as a renowned naval officer and explorer. He led several expeditions to the Americas and played a significant role in mapping and charting various regions of the Caribbean and Central America.

Another notable figure bearing the GACETA surname was María Gaceta, a Spanish opera singer born in Seville in 1789. She achieved fame throughout Europe during the early 19th century for her exceptional vocal talents and performances in major opera houses.

The GACETA surname also found its way to the Americas, as evidenced by the records of Juan Gaceta, a Spanish settler who arrived in New Spain (present-day Mexico) in the late 16th century and established a family lineage in the region.

While the GACETA surname may not be among the most common in Spain or Latin America, it has persisted through the centuries, carrying with it a connection to the rich history of print media, literature, and cultural pursuits in the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaceta

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

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 Gaceta 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.

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 Gaceta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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