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

Garciadiaz, 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 Garciadiaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garciadiaz in America

Garciadiaz is the 40261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garciadiaz surname appeared 544 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 Garciadiaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garciadiaz 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 Garciadiaz

The surname GARCIADIAZ is of Spanish origin, stemming from the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the Middle Ages. It is a compound name, combining the patronymic "Garcia" and the surname "Diaz."

"Garcia" is derived from the Germanic name "Garsea," which itself originates from the elements "gaers" (spear) and "haidus" (kind, sort), suggesting a historical connection to warriors or military personnel. The "Diaz" component likely traces its roots to the Latin name "Didacus," which was common among early Christian converts in the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GARCIADIAZ surname can be found in the Libro de la Behetría, a 14th-century manuscript documenting feudal land holdings in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that individuals bearing this name may have held notable positions or land grants during that era.

In the realm of historical figures, a prominent bearer of the GARCIADIAZ name was Pedro Garcia Diaz (c. 1445-1506), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. His exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time, cementing his place in the annals of early Spanish exploration.

Another noteworthy individual was Diego Garcia Diaz (c. 1570-1633), a Spanish dramatist and poet who gained recognition for his theatrical works, particularly his comedies and religious plays. His contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature have been studied and celebrated by scholars over the centuries.

In the realm of arts and culture, Juan Garcia Diaz (1670-1740) was a renowned Spanish painter from Seville, renowned for his religious works and portraits. His masterpieces can be found adorning the walls of churches and museums across Spain, a testament to his artistic legacy.

Moving into the modern era, Juan Garcia Diaz (1910-1995) was a influential Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Mayor of Madrid from 1963 to 1967. His tenure was marked by significant urban development and infrastructure projects that shaped the city's landscape.

Finally, José Garcia Diaz (1929-2020) was a celebrated Spanish writer and journalist, known for his novels, short stories, and literary criticism. His works explored themes of identity, social commentary, and the human condition, earning him numerous accolades and awards throughout his prolific career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garciadiaz

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

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

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