2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Jarcia
A Spanish surname derived from a word meaning "netting" or "cordage material."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Jarcia. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jarcia 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Jarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 64.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.1%) and White (8.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 64.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.1%) and White (8.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Jarcia 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 Jarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino64.1% · 75
- Asian and Pacific Islander23.1% · 27
- White8.5% · 10
- Black or African American4.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jarcia
Jarcia 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
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,931 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,931 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 Jarcia 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 | #146,201 | #144,270 | 1.3% |
| Count | 113 | 117 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jarcia bearers went from 113 to 117 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,931 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #144,270.
FAQ
Jarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Jarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Jarcia?
Jarcia ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Jarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jarcia.
Has Jarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jarcia went from 113 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #146,201 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Jarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 64.1%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.1%) and White (8.5%). 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 Jarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.1% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (64.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (23.1%), White (8.5%). 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 Jarcia (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 Jarcia mean?
A Spanish surname derived from a word meaning "netting" or "cordage material." 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 Jarcia (0.04 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 have the surname Jarcia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.