Find out how popular the last name García Márquez 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 Márquez.

García Márquez, 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 Márquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of García Márquez in America

García Márquez is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The García Márquez surname appeared 123 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 Márquez.

The history of the last name García Márquez

The surname GARCIAMARQUEZ is of Spanish origin, and it is a combination of two separate surnames, Garcia and Marquez. The name Garcia has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula and is derived from the ancient Germanic name Garcias, which means "brave" or "valiant." It was a common surname among the Visigoths who ruled parts of Spain in the early Middle Ages.

The Marquez part of the surname is also of Spanish origin, derived from the title "marquis" or "marquess," which was a nobleman ranking above a count but below a duke. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who held this noble title or were associated with a marquis or marquessate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the combined surname GARCIAMARQUEZ can be traced back to the 16th century in Spain. It is believed that the surname may have originated in regions such as Andalusia or Castile, where both Garcia and Marquez were common surnames.

While there are no known historical references to the surname GARCIAMARQUEZ in major records like the Domesday Book, it has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous individuals with this surname is the Colombian novelist and Nobel Laureate, Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014), who is widely regarded as one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the literary genre known as magical realism.

Another notable figure with the surname GARCIAMARQUEZ was Sebastián García Márquez (1605-1667), a Spanish Baroque painter known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

In the field of politics, Fernando García Márquez (1942-2019) was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the Secretary of the Interior under President Vicente Fox from 2000 to 2005.

María García Márquez (1916-2002) was a Spanish actress and singer who had a successful career in both film and theater during the mid-20th century.

Finally, Juan García Márquez (1927-2016) was a Mexican architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the development of Mexico City's urban landscape, including the design of several iconic buildings and public spaces.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name García Márquez

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

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

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