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

Garced, 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 Garced surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garced in America

Garced is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garced surname appeared 288 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 Garced.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garced 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 Garced

The surname "GARCED" is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. This name is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "qarsa," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip," suggesting a connection to an occupation or a physical characteristic.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), which mentions a person named Juan Garced as a participant in a royal hunting expedition. This document provides valuable insight into the name's presence during the reign of Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350).

The name "GARCED" is also closely linked to the town of Garcés, located in the province of Navarra, Spain. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from or had connections to this region, adopting the place name as their family name.

One notable figure with the surname "GARCED" was Fray Francisco Garcés (1738-1781), a Spanish Franciscan missionary who explored parts of what is now the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. He is known for his contributions to the exploration and establishment of missions in these regions during the 18th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan Garcés y Espinosa (1564-1625), a Spanish clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Almería and later as the Bishop of Navarre. His literary works, including religious treatises and commentaries, were influential during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the realm of literature, María Teresa León Goyri (1903-1988), a Spanish writer and activist, was born with the surname "Garcés." She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of the 20th century and was known for her novels, poetry, and political activism.

The surname "GARCED" has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, such as Garcés de la Sierra, a municipality in the province of Cáceres, and Garcés de Badajoz, a town in the province of Badajoz. These place names may have influenced the adoption and transmission of the surname in their respective regions.

Throughout history, the name "GARCED" has undergone various spelling variations, including "Garcés," "Garzés," and "Garcez," reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain deeply rooted in its Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garced

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

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

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