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

Jarcia, 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 Jarcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarcia in America

Jarcia is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarcia surname appeared 113 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 Jarcia.

The history of the last name Jarcia

The surname JARCIA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "jarcia," which means "rigging" or "cordage" used on ships. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in maritime activities, such as sailors or shipbuilders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JARCIA surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan JARCIA was mentioned as a resident of Seville in the late 1500s. This indicates that the name was already established in the southern region of Spain during that time period.

In the 17th century, the JARCIA name appeared in various documents related to the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. For example, a Pedro JARCIA was listed as a crew member on a ship that sailed from Cadiz to the Caribbean in 1623.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the JARCIA surname spread to different parts of the world, including the Philippines, where a notable figure named Ignacio JARCIA (1724-1796) served as a military officer and played a role in the defense of Manila against British forces during the Seven Years' War.

In the 18th century, the JARCIA name also made its way to the Americas, particularly to Mexico and other Spanish colonies. One prominent individual with this surname was Miguel JARCIA (1762-1828), a Mexican landowner and politician who participated in the struggle for independence from Spain.

Another notable JARCIA was Antonio JARCIA (1813-1887), a Spanish poet and literary critic who gained recognition for his works during the Romantic period. He was born in Seville and contributed significantly to the cultural renaissance of his time.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the JARCIA surname continued to appear in various contexts, including in the fields of art, literature, and politics, both in Spain and across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarcia

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

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 Jarcia 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.

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

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