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

Gandarillas, 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 Gandarillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gandarillas in America

Gandarillas is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gandarillas surname appeared 179 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 Gandarillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gandarillas 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 Gandarillas

The surname Gandarillas is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "ganda," which refers to a bundle or bundle of grain, and the diminutive suffix "-illa," indicating a small bundle or bundle of grain. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities, particularly the handling or trading of grain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gandarillas can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document dating back to the 13th century, which recorded the distribution of land and properties among the conquering Christian forces in the region of Seville after the reconquest from the Moors. This suggests that individuals bearing the name Gandarillas were present in the area during this period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Gandarillas was Juan de Gandarillas, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He was born in the late 15th century in the city of Trujillo, Spain, and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

Another historical reference to the name Gandarillas can be found in the 17th century, when Diego de Gandarillas y Córdoba served as the Governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala between 1662 and 1670. He was responsible for overseeing the Spanish colonial administration in the region during his tenure.

In the 18th century, José de Gandarillas y Barceló, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, held the position of Governor of the Captaincy General of Venezuela from 1783 to 1788. He played an important role in the governance and defense of the Spanish territories in South America during this period.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the Gandarillas surname was Andrés Gandarillas, a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Government of Chile between 1859 and 1861. He was born in 1817 and played a crucial role in shaping Chile's international relations during a pivotal period in the country's history.

Throughout its history, the surname Gandarillas has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, colonial administrators, military officers, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, the name has traveled across continents and left its mark on historical events and records spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gandarillas

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

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

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