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

Gareia, 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 Gareia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gareia in America

Gareia is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gareia surname appeared 123 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 Gareia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gareia 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 Gareia

The surname GAREIA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the northern regions of Spain and Portugal. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 9th and 13th centuries, when the Reconquista was underway to reclaim the Iberian territories from Moorish rule.

The name GAREIA is believed to have derived from the Basque word "gara," meaning "height" or "summit," combined with the suffix "-ia," which denotes a place or location. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific geographical feature or a place name associated with a mountainous or elevated region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GAREIA can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which listed landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. The document mentions several individuals with the surname GAREIA, indicating its presence in the area during that time period.

In the 16th century, the explorer Juan de GAREIA accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a pivotal role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. Born in 1480 in Seville, Spain, Juan de GAREIA is recognized as one of the first Europeans to set foot on Mexican soil.

Another notable figure with the surname GAREIA was Bartolomé de GAREIA, a Spanish artist and architect who lived from 1515 to 1590. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Granada, where he contributed to the design and construction of the magnificent Renaissance-style façade.

In the realm of literature, the 19th-century Spanish writer and poet Manuel de GAREIA Gutiérrez (1812-1887) gained recognition for his contributions to the Romantic movement in Spain. His works, such as "El Trovador" and "El Estudiante de Salamanca," captured the spirit of the time and influenced subsequent generations of writers.

During the 20th century, the renowned Spanish painter and sculptor Antonio GAREIA López (1924-1995) achieved international acclaim for his abstract expressionist works. His unique style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, earned him numerous awards and exhibitions worldwide.

The surname GAREIA has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain and Portugal, such as Gareia de Inogés (a municipality in Burgos, Spain), and Gareia Rodrigues (a civil parish in Alenquer, Portugal), further emphasizing its deep-rooted connection to the Iberian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gareia

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

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

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