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

Garabito, 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 Garabito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garabito in America

Garabito is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garabito surname appeared 345 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 Garabito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garabito 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 Garabito

The surname Garabito is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "qar'abita," which means "small jar" or "small vessel." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold small jars or vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Garabito can be found in the historical records of the city of Seville, where a person named Juan Garabito was mentioned in a document dated 1492. This year coincides with the fall of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, marking the end of the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 16th century, the surname Garabito appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Garabito, a renowned sculptor and woodcarver who lived in the city of Seville between 1510 and 1572. His works can still be found in several churches and monasteries across southern Spain.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Garabito family settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. Miguel Garabito (1620-1687) was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Río de la Plata, which is now part of Argentina and Uruguay.

As the Garabito surname spread across Spain and its colonies, it underwent several spelling variations, including Garavito, Garavitto, and Garavita. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

Another notable figure with the surname Garabito was Juana Garabito (1780-1846), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Servants of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Poor. She was known for her charitable work and her dedication to helping the underprivileged.

In the 19th century, Tomás Garabito (1825-1892) was a renowned poet and playwright from the city of Cádiz, Spain. His works often explored themes of love, loss, and the beauty of Andalusian culture.

While the surname Garabito is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found in various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, reflecting the historical migration patterns of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garabito

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

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

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