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

Girona, 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 Girona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Girona in America

Girona is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Girona surname appeared 218 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 Girona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Girona 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 Girona

The surname Girona originates from the city of Girona in Catalonia, Spain. It likely emerged as a toponymic surname in the late Middle Ages, deriving from the name of the city where the initial bearers lived or were born.

Girona is a city with a rich history dating back to the Roman era when it was known as Gerunda. The name's origins can be traced back to the Iberian-Celtic root "garra" meaning "hill" or "mountain," reflecting the city's geographic location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Girona appears in a 12th-century document from the region, referring to a family with ties to the city. Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name can be found in various records and manuscripts from the Catalonia region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Ramon Girona was a prominent merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the Kingdom of Aragon. Another individual, Bernat Girona, was a renowned painter and illuminator active in the 15th century, known for his contributions to the Gothic art style in Catalonia.

During the 16th century, the Girona family established themselves as influential landowners and nobles in the region. One notable member was Jaume Girona (1540-1612), a military commander who served in the Spanish Armada and played a crucial role in the defense of Catalonia against French invasion.

In the 17th century, a scholar and philosopher named Francesc Girona (1620-1688) gained recognition for his works on metaphysics and ethics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Girona was Maria Girona (1780-1854), a Catalan poet and playwright who was celebrated for her contributions to the Catalan literary Renaissance.

Throughout its history, the surname Girona has maintained a strong presence in the Catalonia region, reflecting the city's cultural and historical significance. While the name may have spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the ancient city of Girona, a testament to the enduring legacy of place names in the formation of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Girona

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

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

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