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

GarciaRuiz, 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 GarciaRuiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of GarciaRuiz in America

GarciaRuiz is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The GarciaRuiz surname appeared 486 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 GarciaRuiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for GarciaRuiz 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 GarciaRuiz

The surname GARCIARUIZ has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of two distinct names: Garcia and Ruiz. The name Garcia derives from the Germanic name Garcia, which itself is derived from the Visigothic name Wardja, meaning "guard" or "protector." The Ruiz component is a patronymic, meaning "son of Rui," with Rui being a Spanish form of the Germanic name Rudolf.

The earliest known records of the surname GARCIARUIZ date back to the 11th century, appearing in various medieval documents from the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Navarre. It is believed that the name was initially borne by individuals who were the sons of men named Garcia and Rui, or some variation thereof.

One notable historical figure with the surname GARCIARUIZ was Pedro Garcia Ruiz de Villegas (1453-1536), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile during the Reconquista. He played a significant role in the capture of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Juan Garcia Ruiz (1560-1628), a Spanish painter and architect who worked primarily in Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish art. He is best known for his contributions to the design and decoration of the Cathedral of Seville and other ecclesiastical buildings in the city.

In the 16th century, a branch of the GARCIARUIZ family migrated to the Americas, settling in various regions of Spanish colonial territories. One notable figure from this era was Martín Garcia Ruiz (1580-1647), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile and the exploration of the Amazon basin.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname GARCIARUIZ appeared in various historical records across Spain, including birth, marriage, and death registers, as well as land deeds and legal documents. It was particularly prevalent in regions such as Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha, and Extremadura.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname GARCIARUIZ was Francisca Garcia Ruiz (1796-1873), a Spanish writer and feminist who advocated for women's rights and education. She is considered one of the pioneers of the feminist movement in Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname GARCIARUIZ has been associated with various places and regions in Spain, including the town of Garcihernandez in the province of Salamanca, and the municipality of Ruiz-Garcilezo in the province of Burgos. The name has also undergone various spelling variations, such as Garciaruiz, Garciruiz, and Garciaruyz, reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name GarciaRuiz

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

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

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