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

Garciarobles, 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 Garciarobles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garciarobles in America

Garciarobles is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garciarobles surname appeared 100 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 Garciarobles.

The history of the last name Garciarobles

The surname GARCIAROBLES is a dual surname that originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a combination of the paternal surname Garcia and the maternal surname Robles. Garcia is derived from the Visigothic Germanic name Garcea, meaning "bear" or "brave." Robles, on the other hand, is a topographic surname that refers to someone who lived near oak trees, derived from the Spanish word "roble," meaning "oak."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GARCIAROBLES can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Pedro Garciarobles, who held lands in the region of Castile.

In the 15th century, during the time of the Spanish Reconquista, a notable figure named Gonzalo Garciarobles served as a captain in the army of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. He participated in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, and was recognized for his bravery in battle.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Juan Garciarobles, a 16th-century explorer and conquistador. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. Juan Garciarobles is mentioned in Bernal Díaz del Castillo's historical account, "The True History of the Conquest of New Spain."

In the 17th century, a renowned scholar and historian named Francisco Garciarobles authored several works on the history and culture of Spain. His most notable work, "Historia de España," published in 1645, is considered a valuable source for understanding the country's past.

During the 19th century, the GARCIAROBLES surname was associated with the family of Miguel Garciarobles, a prominent landowner and politician in the region of Andalusia. Miguel Garciarobles served as a member of the Spanish parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms.

Throughout its history, the surname GARCIAROBLES has been present in various regions of Spain, with a strong concentration in Castile, Andalusia, and other central and southern parts of the country. It continues to be a widespread surname in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garciarobles

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

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

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