Garciagonzalez
Name composed of Spanish surnames García and González, indicating descent from those families.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,337 Americans carry the last name Garciagonzalez. That puts it at #22,404 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 256,361 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garciagonzalez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.3K
1 in 256,361
Census rank
#22,404
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,149 bearers of the surname Garciagonzalez in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22404th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garciagonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garciagonzalez
The surname GARCIAGONZALEZ is a double-barreled Spanish surname that originated in the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of two separate surnames, Garcia and Gonzalez, which were commonly used in Spain during that time period.
The first part, Garcia, is derived from the Germanic name Gartius or Wardus, which means "brave" or "strong." It was a popular name among the Visigoths who ruled parts of Spain in the 5th to 8th centuries. The name Garcia was later adopted by many Spanish families as a surname.
The second part, Gonzalez, is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Gonzalo." Gonzalo is derived from the Germanic name Gundisalvus, which means "battle fighter." This name was also widely used among the Visigoths and later became a common Spanish surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the combined surname GARCIAGONZALEZ can be found in a document from the town of Seville, dated 1287, which mentions a knight named Rodrigo GARCIAGONZALEZ. In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Pedro GARCIAGONZALEZ who owned land in the region of Córdoba.
During the 15th century, the surname GARCIAGONZALEZ was associated with several prominent figures, including Hernán GARCIAGONZALEZ (1450-1517), a navigator and explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Another notable individual was Alonso GARCIAGONZALEZ (1480-1542), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
In the 16th century, a woman named María GARCIAGONZALEZ (1510-1580) gained recognition for her poetry and literary works, which were influential during the Spanish Renaissance. A contemporary of hers was Diego GARCIAGONZALEZ (1520-1588), a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in Seville, including the Archivo de Indias.
Throughout the centuries, the surname GARCIAGONZALEZ has been carried by many individuals from various regions of Spain, and it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garciagonzalez
Among Census respondents with the surname Garciagonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Garciagonzalez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Garciagonzalez surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.7%
- White1.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4%
- Unknown or suppressed0.4%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Garciagonzalez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #22,404 | 57.4% |
| Count | 370 | 1,149 | 210.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.39 | 178.6% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Garciagonzalez bearers went from 370 to 1,149 (+210.5% change). The surname moved up 30,204 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,608 to #22,404.
FAQ
Garciagonzalez surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Garciagonzalez?
The surname Garciagonzalez holds position #22,404 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,337 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.39 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Garciagonzalez surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garciagonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.