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

García-Cervantes, 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 García-Cervantes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of García-Cervantes in America

García-Cervantes is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The García-Cervantes surname appeared 118 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 García-Cervantes.

The history of the last name García-Cervantes

The surname GARCIACERVANTE originates from Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is a compound surname, combining the common Spanish surname Garcia with the less common Cervante. Garcia is derived from the Spanish word "garza," meaning heron, suggesting ancestral ties to a person who may have worked with herons or lived near a place with herons. Cervante is likely derived from the Latin word "cervus," meaning deer or stag, indicating possible ancestral connections to hunting or living in areas with deer populations.

One of the earliest known references to the GARCIACERVANTE surname is found in a 16th-century manuscript documenting land ownership in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, where the name appears as "García Cervantes." This spelling variation suggests the name may have originated in that region, known for its association with the renowned author Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, the writer of "Don Quixote."

In the 17th century, records show a Diego Garcia Cervante serving as a Spanish military officer during the Thirty Years' War. Another notable individual was Juana Garcia Cervante, a 16th-century nun and mystic known for her written works on spiritual matters.

The 18th century saw the birth of Pedro Garcia Cervante (1719-1788), a Spanish painter and engraver whose works are housed in various art museums across Spain. A century later, Juan Garcia Cervante (1822-1898) was a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament.

In the 20th century, Enrique Garcia Cervante (1907-1982) was a renowned Mexican architect who designed several iconic buildings in Mexico City, including the National Auditorium and the Chapultepec Sports Complex.

Throughout its history, the GARCIACERVANTE surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from military service and religious devotion to artistic and political endeavors, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name García-Cervantes

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname García-Cervantes.

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 García-Cervantes 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 García-Cervantes was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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