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

Garsa, 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 Garsa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garsa in America

Garsa is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garsa surname appeared 113 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 Garsa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garsa 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 Garsa

The surname GARSA has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "garza," which means "heron" or "egret." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a physical resemblance or characteristic associated with these graceful wading birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GARSA surname can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a document from 1573 mentions a certain Juan Garcia de la Garsa. This individual's name suggests a possible connection between the GARSA surname and the Garcia family, which was prominent in the region during that time period.

In the late 16th century, there are records of a small village called Garsa del Rey, located in the province of Badajoz, which may have contributed to the spread of the GARSA surname in that area. It is possible that some families adopted the name as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GARSA surname appears in various historical documents and records throughout Spain. Notable individuals bearing this name include Alonso de Garsa (1612-1678), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid, and Juana Garsa y Martínez (1721-1795), a celebrated poet and writer from Seville.

In the 19th century, the GARSA surname gained wider recognition with the birth of Antonio Garsa y Gutiérrez (1832-1912), a prominent politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament and was instrumental in drafting several important legal reforms.

Another noteworthy figure was Emilio Garsa Fernández (1875-1952), a pioneering aviator and engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early aircraft designs in Spain. His contributions to the field of aeronautics earned him numerous accolades and honors during his lifetime.

Throughout the centuries, the GARSA surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Garza, Garssa, and Garza de la Vega, reflecting the linguistic and regional diversity of Spain. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained intact, preserving its connection to the graceful heron or egret.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garsa

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

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

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