2000
#63,812
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 292
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Gonzalezgarcia
Combination of two common Spanish patronymic surnames denoting ancestry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,792 Americans carry the last name Gonzalezgarcia. That puts it at #12,202 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 122,763 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gonzalezgarcia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 122,763
Census rank
#12,202
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,435 bearers of the surname Gonzalezgarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12202nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gonzalezgarcia
The surname GONZALEZGARCIA is a compound Spanish surname that originated in Spain. The first part of the name, Gonzalez, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Gonzalo, which itself is derived from the Gothic name Gundisalvus. This name is composed of the elements "gund" meaning "battle" and "salv" meaning "safety" or "protection."
The second part of the surname, Garcia, is also a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Garcia, which is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Garcias. This name is derived from the elements "gar" meaning "spear" and "ric" meaning "power" or "ruler."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZGARCIA can be traced back to the 12th century in various historical records from the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. The name appeared in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which listed landowners and their properties.
One notable individual with the surname GONZALEZGARCIA was Pedro González García, a Spanish conquistador and explorer who was active in the 16th century. He participated in the conquest of Mexico and was appointed as the first governor of the province of Panuco by Hernán Cortés.
Another prominent figure was Fray Tomás González García, a Spanish Catholic missionary who lived in the 17th century. He was a member of the Franciscan order and worked as a missionary in New Spain (present-day Mexico), where he established several missions and contributed to the spread of Christianity among the indigenous populations.
In the 18th century, Juan González García was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He played a significant role in the defence of the city of Barcelona against the allied forces of Britain and Austria.
Moving into the 19th century, José González García was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) of Spain from 1833 to 1834 during the regency of Maria Christina of the Two Sicilies.
Finally, in the 20th century, Fernando González García was a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works in the Cubist and Surrealist styles. He was born in 1916 and his art was influenced by the avant-garde movements of the time, with his works being exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across Europe and the Americas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gonzalezgarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Gonzalezgarcia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Gonzalezgarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.1% · 2,388
- White1.5% · 37
- Two or more races0.2% · 4
- Black or African American0.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gonzalezgarcia
Gonzalezgarcia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#25,295
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 979
+687 bearers (+235.3%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 38,517 places
2020
#12,202
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,435
+1,456 bearers (+148.7%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 13,093 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,812 | 292 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,295 | 979 | 0.33 | +687 bearers (+235.3%) | Up 38,517 places |
| 2020 | #12,202 | 2,435 | 0.81 | +1,456 bearers (+148.7%) | Up 13,093 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Gonzalezgarcia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,295 | #12,202 | 51.8% |
| Count | 979 | 2,435 | 148.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.81 | 146.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gonzalezgarcia bearers went from 979 to 2,435 (+148.7% change). The surname moved up 13,093 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,295 to #12,202.
FAQ
Gonzalezgarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gonzalezgarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 2,792 living Americans carry the surname Gonzalezgarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 122,763 residents.
How common is Gonzalezgarcia?
Gonzalezgarcia ranks #12,202 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.81 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,435 people with the surname Gonzalezgarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,792), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.81 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.81 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Gonzalezgarcia.
Has Gonzalezgarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gonzalezgarcia went from 979 recorded bearers to 2,435. That is an increase of 1,456 (+148.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,295 to #12,202.
What does the Census say about the background of Gonzalezgarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gonzalezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.1%. The next largest groups are White (1.5%) and Two or More Races (0.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Gonzalezgarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (2,388 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gonzalezgarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (98.1%), White (1.5%), Two or More Races (0.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Gonzalezgarcia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Gonzalezgarcia mean?
Combination of two common Spanish patronymic surnames denoting ancestry. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Gonzalezgarcia (0.81 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Gonzalezgarcia?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Gonzalezgarcia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.