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

Garcell, 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 Garcell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garcell in America

Garcell is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garcell surname appeared 161 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 Garcell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garcell 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 Garcell

The surname Garcell is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "garcilla," which means "small heron" or "egret," and likely referred to someone who lived near a location where these birds were found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garcell can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appears in historical documents from the 13th century. The name was also present in various parts of Aragon and Castile during this time, suggesting its widespread use across the Iberian territories.

In the 14th century, the Garcell family was documented in the city of Barcelona, where they were influential merchants and landowners. One notable figure from this period was Guillem Garcell, a wealthy trader who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the city during the 1350s.

The name Garcell can also be traced back to the village of Garcell, located in the Catalan region of Spain. This place name is believed to have contributed to the surname's origin and its widespread adoption across the region.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the Garcell surname. In the 16th century, Juan Garcell was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Valencia in 1520 and died in Madrid in 1587.

Another prominent figure was Margarita Garcell, a Spanish feminist and writer who lived in the late 19th century. She was born in Barcelona in 1857 and dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and education.

During the 20th century, Enrique Garcell was a Cuban physician and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of microbiology and public health. He was born in Havana in 1899 and passed away in 1968.

In the realm of sports, José Garcell was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Barcelona in 1942 and represented the Spanish national team on several occasions.

The Garcell surname has also been associated with notable figures in the arts, such as Miguel Garcell, a Spanish painter and sculptor born in Madrid in 1920. His works have been exhibited in numerous galleries across Europe and the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garcell

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

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

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