2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Rare Last name
Hernandezgarcia
A double surname blending the Spanish "Hernandez" meaning son of Hernando and "Garcia" meaning son of Garcia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,979 Americans carry the last name Hernandezgarcia. That puts it at #9,035 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 86,141 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hernandezgarcia 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
4.0K
1 in 86,141
Census rank
#9,035
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,470 bearers of the surname Hernandezgarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9035th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hernandezgarcia
The surname HERNANDEZGARCIA is a double-barrelled Spanish surname originating from the Iberian Peninsula. It combines the two prevalent surnames HERNANDEZ and GARCIA, indicating a rich ancestral history.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname HERNANDEZ can be traced back to the 12th century in the Kingdom of Castile, one of the medieval Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. The name is derived from the patronymic "Hernando," a Spanish form of the Germanic name "Ferdinand," meaning "brave traveler." This suggests that the original bearers of the HERNANDEZ surname may have been descendants of individuals who embarked on courageous journeys or explorations.
The GARCIA surname, on the other hand, has its roots in the Visigothic kingdom that ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th centuries. It is derived from the Germanic personal name "Gartius," which is believed to have originated from the word "gart," meaning "spear." This connection implies that the initial bearers of the GARCIA surname may have been skilled warriors or individuals associated with military endeavors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the HERNANDEZ surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented the ownership of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Castile. The document mentions individuals with the surname HERNANDEZ holding properties in various regions of the kingdom.
The combination of the two surnames, HERNANDEZGARCIA, is believed to have emerged during the 15th or 16th centuries, reflecting the common practice of combining paternal and maternal surnames in Spain. This double-barrelled surname is particularly prevalent in regions such as Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile-La Mancha.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname HERNANDEZGARCIA, including:
1. Diego Hernández García (1530-1590), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Francisco de Ibarra on expeditions to the present-day American Southwest.
2. Pedro Hernández García (1603-1672), a Spanish artist and painter known for his religious works and portraiture in the Baroque style.
3. María Hernández García (1768-1848), a Spanish writer and poet who contributed to the development of Romantic literature in Spain.
4. Antonio Hernández García (1864-1932), a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution.
5. Emilio Hernández García (1888-1964), a Spanish architect and urban planner renowned for his contributions to the modernization of Madrid's urban landscape.
The surname HERNANDEZGARCIA has a rich heritage that spans centuries, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and historical events that have shaped the Iberian Peninsula and its people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hernandezgarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Hernandezgarcia 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 Hernandezgarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.3% · 3,377
- White2.2% · 78
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 10
- Black or African American0.1% · 4
- Two or more races0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hernandezgarcia
Hernandezgarcia appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#9,035
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,470
+3,344 bearers (+2654.0%)
Per 100,000 1.16
Rank movement Up 124,828 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #9,035 | 3,470 | 1.16 | +3,344 bearers (+2654.0%) | Up 124,828 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 Hernandezgarcia 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 | #133,863 | #9,035 | 93.3% |
| Count | 126 | 3,470 | 2654.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 1.16 | 2802.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hernandezgarcia bearers went from 126 to 3,470 (+2654.0% change). The surname moved up 124,828 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #9,035.
FAQ
Hernandezgarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hernandezgarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 3,979 living Americans carry the surname Hernandezgarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 86,141 residents.
How common is Hernandezgarcia?
Hernandezgarcia ranks #9,035 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.16 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 3,470 people with the surname Hernandezgarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,979), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.16 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 Hernandezgarcia.
Has Hernandezgarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hernandezgarcia went from 126 recorded bearers to 3,470. That is an increase of 3,344 (+2654.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #133,863 to #9,035.
What does the Census say about the background of Hernandezgarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hernandezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). 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 Hernandezgarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (3,377 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hernandezgarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.3%), White (2.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.3%). 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 Hernandezgarcia (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 Hernandezgarcia mean?
A double surname blending the Spanish "Hernandez" meaning son of Hernando and "Garcia" meaning son of Garcia. 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 Hernandezgarcia (1.16 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 Americans have the surname Hernandezgarcia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.