Find out how popular the last name García-Durán 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-Durán.

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

Popularity of García-Durán in America

García-Durán is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The García-Durán surname appeared 132 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-Durán.

The history of the last name García-Durán

The surname GARCIADURAN is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Castile-Leon during the medieval period. It is a compound surname, combining the common Spanish surname Garcia, derived from the Visigothic personal name Garsea, with the less common Duran, believed to be derived from the Latin surname Durannus or the Roman name Durio.

The name Garcia has a long and storied history, with references dating back to the 8th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is in the Codex Aemilianensis, a 10th-century manuscript from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, which mentions a nobleman named Garcia Fernandez. The surname Duran, on the other hand, is thought to have originated in the region of Catalonia and has been traced back to the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the combined surname GARCIADURAN was Juan GarciaDuran, a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century. In the 14th century, records show a Pedro GarciaDuran who served as a royal advisor to King Alfonso XI of Castile.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of Alonso GarciaDuran (1460-1523), a renowned Spanish diplomat and scholar who served as ambassador to the court of Pope Julius II. Another notable bearer of the name was Beatriz GarciaDuran (1498-1570), a noblewoman and patron of the arts who commissioned several works from artists such as El Greco.

In the 16th century, the name is associated with Francisco GarciaDuran (1520-1589), a Catholic priest and theologian who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation. He is best known for his treatise "De Vera Religione" (On the True Religion), which defended the Catholic faith against Protestantism.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the GARCIADURAN surname spread to the Americas, with some notable individuals emerging in the colonial era. One such figure was Diego GarciaDuran (1598-1672), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions in the region of present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

Throughout history, the GARCIADURAN surname has been associated with various professions, from nobility and clergy to scholars and explorers. While not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

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

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

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

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