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

Garrobo, 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 Garrobo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garrobo in America

Garrobo is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garrobo surname appeared 107 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 Garrobo.

The history of the last name Garrobo

The surname Garrobo is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "garroba," which refers to the carob tree or its edible seeds. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with carob trees or carob products.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garrobo can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 15th century. During this time, a family with the surname Garrobo was mentioned in connection with their Jewish heritage and the persecution they faced.

In the 16th century, there are records of a Garrobo family residing in the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville. This family was involved in agricultural activities, which further supports the theory of the name's connection to the carob tree.

A notable individual bearing the surname Garrobo was Juan Garrobo, a Spanish painter born in Seville in the late 16th century. He was known for his religious paintings, which adorned several churches in Andalusia.

Another significant figure was María Garrobo, a renowned poet and writer from Córdoba, Spain, who lived during the 17th century. Her work explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, and she was widely celebrated during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Garrobo surname appears in records from the city of Málaga, where a family of merchants and traders operated under this name. One member, Pedro Garrobo, was a successful businessman who played a role in the city's economic development.

During the 19th century, a Garrobo family settled in the Canary Islands, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and farmers. One of their descendants, Tomás Garrobo, became a respected writer and historian, documenting the culture and traditions of the Canary Islands.

It's worth noting that variations of the spelling, such as "Garrobo" and "Garrovo," can be found in historical records, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling across different parts of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garrobo

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

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

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