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

Garciamorales, 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 Garciamorales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garciamorales in America

Garciamorales is the 36048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garciamorales surname appeared 622 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 Garciamorales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garciamorales 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 Garciamorales

The surname GARCIAMORALES has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound name, formed by combining the two distinct surnames Garcia and Morales.

Garcia is a widespread Spanish surname derived from the ancient Germanic name Garcias, which means "brave spearman" or "brave warrior." This name was likely introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Visigoths during their rule in the region from the 5th to the 8th century.

Morales, on the other hand, is a toponymic surname, meaning it originated from a place name. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish town of Morales, located in the province of Guadalajara. The name Morales itself can be traced back to the Latin word "moralis," meaning "moral" or "ethical."

The earliest recorded instances of the combined surname GARCIAMORALES can be found in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Castile. One notable individual bearing this surname was Alonso GarciaMoreles, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru during the 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Pedro GarciaMoreles, a Spanish soldier and administrator who served as the governor of Chile from 1580 to 1583. His tenure was marked by efforts to establish peace with the indigenous Mapuche people and promote the settlement of Spanish colonists in the region.

In the realm of literature, Francisco GarciaMoreles (1546-1617) was a notable Spanish playwright and poet from Seville. His works, which included comedies and religious plays, contributed to the rich cultural tradition of the Spanish Golden Age.

Moving to the 18th century, Juan GarciaMoreles (1718-1798) was a Spanish architect renowned for his contributions to the Baroque and Neoclassical styles. He designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza.

Lastly, in the field of politics, Matilde GarciaMoreles (1888-1978) was a Spanish activist and politician who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Spain. She campaigned tirelessly for gender equality and the right of women to vote, paving the way for future generations of female leaders.

While the surname GARCIAMORALES has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions, carried by the descendants of these historical figures and others who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garciamorales

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

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

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