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

Garcio, 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 Garcio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garcio in America

Garcio is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garcio surname appeared 134 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 Garcio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garcio 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 Garcio

The surname "GARCIO" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "garzo," which means "heron" or "egret," and may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a slender or graceful appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GARCIO" can be found in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Garcio," who was a landowner in the region.

In the 14th century, there are records of a family bearing the surname "GARCIO" residing in the city of Seville, in the region of Andalusia. This family was known for their involvement in the local silk trade, which was a significant industry in Seville at the time.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named "Juan Garcio" (c. 1420-1498) gained recognition as a skilled architect and stonemason. He contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Toledo, including the renowned Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.

In the 16th century, a man named "Diego Garcio" (c. 1510-1582) became a respected physician and author in the city of Valencia. He wrote several treatises on medicine and health, which were widely circulated throughout Spain and other parts of Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname "GARCIO" was "María Garcio" (c. 1570-1642), a renowned poet and playwright from Madrid. She was celebrated for her contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature and was a member of several literary circles in the capital city.

As the centuries passed, the surname "GARCIO" continued to be found throughout different regions of Spain, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as "García," "Garzón," and "Garzía." These variations often reflected local dialects and regional influences.

While the surname "GARCIO" is still present in Spain today, it is considered relatively uncommon when compared to other Spanish surnames. However, its historical roots and potential connections to the noble and artistic classes of Spain's past make it a fascinating and intriguing surname to explore.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garcio

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

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

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