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

Garzes, 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 Garzes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garzes in America

Garzes is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garzes surname appeared 150 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 Garzes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garzes 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 Garzes

The surname "GARZES" is of Spanish origin, with its earliest roots traced back to the medieval period of the Iberian Peninsula. This name is believed to have derived from the Basque term "gartze," which loosely translates to "a place full of ferns." This suggests that the initial bearers of this surname may have hailed from a region abundant in fern vegetation.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the "GARZES" name can be found in the Becerro de Ledesma, a 13th-century Castilian manuscript that recorded landowners and their properties. This record indicates that a family bearing this surname held lands in the region of Garces, located in the present-day province of Navarre.

During the 15th century, the "GARZES" name gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, where several members of the family held positions of significance. Notably, Juan Garzes de Marcilla (1415-1489) served as a trusted advisor to King Juan II of Aragon and played a crucial role in the resolution of the Catalan Revolt.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe, the "GARZES" surname began to appear in various colonial records. In the 16th century, Pedro Garzes de Mendoza (1520-1585) was a renowned explorer and conquistador who led expeditions into present-day New Mexico and established several settlements in the region.

Another notable figure was María Garzes y Artiaga (1675-1748), a philanthropist and landowner from Seville. Her contributions to the city's infrastructure and support for charitable causes earned her widespread recognition during her lifetime.

In the realm of literature, the "GARZES" name is associated with the Spanish playwright and poet, Antonio Garzes de Lorca (1810-1876). His works, which often explored themes of love and betrayal, were widely acclaimed and influenced the cultural landscape of his time.

While the "GARZES" surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula, where it emerged as a reflection of the region's diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garzes

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

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

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