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

Garvida, 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 Garvida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garvida in America

Garvida is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garvida surname appeared 169 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 Garvida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garvida 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 Garvida

The surname Garvida originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically the regions of Spain and Portugal, where it first emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "garvidus," meaning "fruitful" or "fertile," likely referring to an individual who lived in a bountiful area or was involved in agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garvida can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, a medieval territory that spanned parts of modern-day Spain and France. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo Garvida was mentioned in chronicles as a prominent landowner and military commander during the reign of King Pedro IV of Aragon.

The name also appeared in various medieval documents from the region, such as land deeds, tax records, and legal contracts. For example, a certain Francisco Garvida was listed as a landowner in the town of Zaragoza in the year 1492, around the time of the Spanish Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the name Garvida gained prominence when Juan Garvida (1525-1592), a renowned scholar and physician, published several influential medical treatises that contributed to the advancement of medicine during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure was María Garvida (1678-1745), a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Seville, whose works were highly regarded in the literary circles of her time. Her collection of sonnets and plays shed light on the cultural and societal norms of 17th-century Spain.

As the surname spread across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Garveda, Garvido, and Garveda, reflecting regional linguistic differences and pronunciation variations.

It is also worth noting that the name Garvida is associated with several place names in Spain, such as the village of Garvida in the province of Cáceres, and the Garvida River in the Andalusia region, suggesting that the surname may have originated from these geographic locations or derived its name from them.

Throughout history, the Garvida surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobles, scholars, artists, and professionals, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garvida

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

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

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