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

Gaucín, 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 Gaucín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaucín in America

Gaucín is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaucín surname appeared 962 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 Gaucín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaucín 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 Gaucín

The surname "Gaucin" is of Spanish origin, specifically from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is derived from the town of Gaucín, located in the province of Málaga, near the border with Gibraltar. The name is believed to have originated in the medieval period, during the Moorish rule over parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

The town of Gaucín itself is thought to have been founded by the Moors, and its name likely has Arabic roots, although the exact etymology is uncertain. Some scholars suggest it may be derived from the Arabic word "gawzan," meaning "walnut grove," as the area was known for its walnut cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Gaucin can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document that detailed the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christians in the 13th century. In this record, a person named Pedro Gaucin is mentioned as receiving a plot of land.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname Gaucin residing in the town of Écija, also in Andalusia. This family was involved in the local government and held positions of influence in the community.

A notable figure with the surname Gaucin was Juan Gaucin, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the late 15th century. He was born in Gaucín around 1450 and played a crucial role in establishing Spanish control over the islands.

Another individual of note was Francisca Gaucin, a renowned lace maker from Gaucín who lived in the 17th century. Her intricate lace creations were highly sought after and contributed to the town's reputation for exceptional lace-making.

In the 18th century, a prominent military officer named José Gaucin served in the Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was born in Gaucín in 1685 and participated in several key battles of the conflict.

During the 19th century, a poet and writer named Manuel Gaucin gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty and culture of Andalusia. He was born in Gaucín in 1820 and published several collections of poems and essays throughout his life.

While the surname Gaucin is primarily found in Spain, particularly in the region of Andalusia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the town of Gaucín and the rich history of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaucín

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

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

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