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

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

Popularity of García-Rodríguez in America

García-Rodríguez is the 26887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The García-Rodríguez surname appeared 903 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-Rodríguez.

We can also compare 2010 data for García-Rodríguez 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 García-Rodríguez

The surname GARCIARODRIGUE has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound name formed by combining the common Spanish given name Garcia with the surname Rodrigue. The name Garcia is derived from the Basque word "gartzia," meaning "young bear," and was a popular name among the Basque people of northern Spain and southwestern France.

The surname Rodrigue, on the other hand, has its roots in the Visigothic name Roderic, which means "rich in glory." This name was widely adopted during the era of Visigothic rule in the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 5th to the 8th centuries. The combination of these two names, Garcia and Rodrigue, likely occurred during the period of Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territory from the Moors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GARCIARODRIGUE can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript detailing the hunting exploits of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a certain García Rodríguez, who was a nobleman and huntsman in the king's court. Another notable figure with this surname was Juan García Rodríguez de Lara (1223-1287), a powerful nobleman who served as the Lord of Vizcaya during the reign of Alfonso X of Castile.

In the 16th century, the GARCIARODRIGUE surname gained prominence with the exploits of Hernán García Rodríguez (1472-1542), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He is known for his role in the Battle of Otumba, where his decisive action helped secure victory for the Spanish forces.

Another distinguished individual with this surname was Pedro García Rodríguez (1599-1655), a Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style. His most notable works include a series of engravings depicting scenes from the life of Christ, which adorn the walls of the Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

In the realm of literature, the surname GARCIARODRIGUE is associated with the Spanish poet and playwright Antonio García Rodríguez (1639-1695), who was known for his religious plays and comedies. His most famous work, "El valiente justiciero," was widely performed in the theaters of Madrid during his lifetime.

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

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

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

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