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

Galarce, 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 Galarce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galarce in America

Galarce is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galarce surname appeared 157 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 Galarce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galarce 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 Galarce

The surname GALARCE has its origins in Spain, emerging in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "galarza," which means "a place with abundant juniper trees." The name likely originated in the Basque region of northern Spain, where juniper bushes were common.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GALARCE dates back to 1389, when a nobleman named Juan de Galarce was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Bilbao. This document suggests that the GALARCE family held some prominence and land ownership in the area during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, there are records of a GALARCE family residing in the town of Zarauz, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. The name appears in church records and local land registries, indicating that the family was well-established in the region.

The surname GALARCE is also linked to the town of Galarza, located in the province of Álava in the Basque Country. It is possible that the name originated from this place name, which itself is derived from the words "galar" (juniper) and "za" (place).

One notable historical figure with the surname GALARCE was Ignacio de Galarce (1675-1734), a Spanish military officer and governor of the Province of Texas in New Spain (now part of Mexico) from 1723 to 1727. He played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of the region.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Javier de Galarce (1812-1879), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Gipuzkoa in the mid-19th century.

In the 18th century, there are records of a GALARCE family residing in the town of Tolosa, also in Gipuzkoa. This branch of the family included María de Galarce (1738-1802), who was known for her philanthropic work and support of local churches.

Rodrigo de Galarce (1620-1689) was a Spanish nobleman and landowner from the town of Zarauz, who is mentioned in several historical documents related to property disputes and legal affairs in the region.

While the surname GALARCE is not as common today as it once was in Spain, it continues to be associated with the Basque region and the historical presence of the family in that area over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galarce

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

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

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