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

Gavidia, 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 Gavidia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gavidia in America

Gavidia is the 25865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gavidia surname appeared 951 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 Gavidia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gavidia 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 Gavidia

The surname Gavidia originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "ghavidha," which translates to "abundant" or "plentiful." This connection suggests that the name may have roots in the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula during the 8th to 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Gavidia surname can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Valencia, a document dating back to the 13th century. This historical record details the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Valencia after its reconquest from the Moors by King James I of Aragon in 1238.

The Gavidia name gained prominence in the 16th century when Juan de Gavidia, a Spanish clergyman and humanist scholar, was born in Valencia in 1497. He is recognized for his contributions to the study of Latin and Greek literature during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure bearing the Gavidia surname was Pedro de Gavidia, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. He is mentioned in historical accounts for his participation in the Battle of Otumba in 1520.

In the 19th century, Francisco Gavidia (1863-1955), a renowned Salvadoran poet, journalist, and diplomat, left a lasting legacy in the literary and cultural spheres of his home country. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Salvadoran literature and is celebrated for his contributions to the modernist movement in Spanish literature.

The Gavidia surname also gained recognition in the field of science with the work of José Gavidia (1901-1977), a prominent Salvadoran biologist and botanist. He dedicated his life to the study of the flora and vegetation of El Salvador and made significant contributions to the understanding of the country's biodiversity.

While the surname Gavidia originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries like El Salvador, where it has a strong presence and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gavidia

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

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

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