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

LaraGarcia, 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 LaraGarcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaraGarcia in America

LaraGarcia is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaraGarcia surname appeared 208 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 LaraGarcia.

The history of the last name LaraGarcia

The surname LARAGARCIA is a Spanish double-barrelled surname that originated in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain during the late medieval period. It is a combination of the words "lara" and "garcía," which were likely derived from the ancient Roman family name "Larius" and the Germanic personal name "Gartius," respectively.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LARAGARCIA name can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The book lists several individuals with this surname, including Pedro Rodríguez de LARAGARCIA, who was a member of the royal hunting party.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the LARAGARCIA surname was Juan de LARAGARCIA (1510-1582), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and Honduras. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the campaigns against the indigenous populations.

Another significant figure was Hernando de LARAGARCIA (1545-1621), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Philippines from 1618 to 1621. He played a crucial role in strengthening the Spanish presence in the Pacific and defending the islands against foreign incursions.

In the 18th century, María Teresa de LARAGARCIA y Mendoza (1728-1805) was a prominent Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support for education. She established several schools and orphanages in her home region of Extremadura.

During the 19th century, Emilio LARAGARCIA y Fernández (1845-1923) was a distinguished Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and actively advocated for liberal reforms in Spain.

It is important to note that while the LARAGARCIA surname has historical roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and communities with Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaraGarcia

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

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

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