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

Garciavilla, 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 Garciavilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garciavilla in America

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

The Garciavilla 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 Garciavilla.

The history of the last name Garciavilla

The surname GARCIAVILLA is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Iberian Peninsula in the medieval period. It is a compound name, combining the patronymic Garcia, derived from the Germanic name Garcias, and the locative suffix "villa," meaning a small town or village.

The earliest records of the name GARCIAVILLA can be found in various Spanish archives and historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript detailing the hunting grounds and territories of King Alfonso XI of Castile.

During the 15th century, the GARCIAVILLA name was associated with landed gentry and nobility in the regions of Castile and Aragon. Juan Garciavilla (1435-1503), a prominent nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 16th century, as Spanish explorers and conquistadors ventured to the Americas, the GARCIAVILLA name spread to the New World. Francisco Garciavilla (1520-1578) was a Spanish settler who established one of the first haciendas in what is now Mexico, laying the foundation for future agricultural development in the region.

The 17th century saw the rise of a notable GARCIAVILLA family in the city of Seville. Pedro Garciavilla (1612-1687) was a renowned painter and portraitist, whose works adorned the walls of many churches and noble households in Andalusia.

In the 18th century, the GARCIAVILLA name gained prominence in the field of literature. María Garciavilla (1732-1807), a prolific writer and poet, was celebrated for her lyrical compositions and was a member of several prestigious literary academies in Spain.

As the GARCIAVILLA name spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it became associated with various professions and achievements. Javier Garciavilla (1845-1921), a Chilean engineer, was responsible for the construction of several landmark bridges and infrastructure projects in his home country.

Throughout its history, the surname GARCIAVILLA has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped the Hispanic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garciavilla

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

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

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