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

GarciaCampos, 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 GarciaCampos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of GarciaCampos in America

GarciaCampos is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The GarciaCampos surname appeared 107 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 GarciaCampos.

The history of the last name GarciaCampos

The surname GARCIACAMPOS is of Spanish origin, originating in the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the 15th and 16th centuries. It is a compound surname formed from the combination of the patronymic Garcia, derived from the Germanic name Garcias, meaning "bear," and the topographic element "campos," meaning "fields" or "plains."

This surname likely emerged as a distinguishing identifier for individuals or families who resided in or near vast fields or open plains. It may have been used to differentiate between individuals with the more common Garcia surname, adding the topographic element "campos" to specify their geographic association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GARCIACAMPOS surname can be found in the 16th-century records of the Archivo General de Indias, which documented Spanish expeditions and settlements in the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan GARCIACAMPOS (1550-1620), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.

Another notable figure was Rodrigo GARCIACAMPOS (1585-1648), a Spanish soldier and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) in the early 17th century. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of fortifications and played a crucial role in defending the city against pirate attacks.

In the realm of literature, the GARCIACAMPOS surname is associated with the Spanish poet and playwright Lope de GARCIACAMPOS (1562-1635), who was renowned for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature. His works, such as "Fuenteovejuna" and "El Caballero de Olmedo," are considered masterpieces of Spanish drama.

Moving forward in time, the GARCIACAMPOS surname also gained prominence in the 19th century with the Mexican military leader and politician Valentín GARCIACAMPOS (1801-1851). He played a significant role in the Mexican-American War and later served as the interim president of Mexico in 1851.

Another notable figure was Emilio GARCIACAMPOS (1834-1899), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical events and landscapes. His works contributed to the romanticist and costumbrist movements in Spanish art during the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name GarciaCampos

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

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 GarciaCampos 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.

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

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