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

Garrido, 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 Garrido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garrido in America

Garrido is the 4124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garrido surname appeared 8,605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Garrido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garrido 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 Garrido

The surname Garrido has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "garrido," which meant "gallant" or "handsome." This term was often used as a descriptive nickname for individuals who possessed these qualities.

The Garrido name can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the central and southern areas. One notable early reference is found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, an ancient document from the 14th century that listed landowners and their properties.

During the 13th century, the Garrido surname appeared in several historical manuscripts, including the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentioned several individuals bearing the Garrido name, suggesting their involvement in hunting activities or land ownership.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Garrido surname was Pedro Garrido, a nobleman from Seville who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim territories from the Moors.

In the 15th century, the Garrido name gained prominence with the rise of Hernán Garrido (1450-1520), a renowned explorer and navigator from Seville. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas and played a significant role in the exploration of the Caribbean islands.

Another notable figure was Juan Garrido (1570-1640), a Spanish playwright and poet from Madrid. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature, and his works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Garrido surname spread across Spain and its colonies, with families bearing this name settling in various regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

One of the most prominent figures from this period was Diego Garrido y Avendaño (1600-1675), a Spanish colonial administrator who served as the governor of Chile from 1658 to 1662. He played a crucial role in resolving conflicts between Spanish settlers and indigenous populations.

In the 19th century, José Garrido y Ferrer (1820-1892) gained recognition as a Spanish naturalist and entomologist. He made significant contributions to the study of insects and published numerous works on the subject, earning him a respected reputation in the scientific community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garrido

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

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

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