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

LeónGarcía, 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 LeónGarcía surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeónGarcía in America

LeónGarcía is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeónGarcía surname appeared 194 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 LeónGarcía.

The history of the last name LeónGarcía

The surname LEONGARCIA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is a compound name, derived from the combination of the Spanish words "león" (lion) and "garcía" (a common Spanish surname with Visigothic roots).

The earliest known records of the LEONGARCIA surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's occupation or affiliation with a lion symbol or coat of arms.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the LEONGARCIA surname was Pedro LEONGARCIA, a nobleman from Seville, who was mentioned in a royal decree from the reign of King Juan II of Castile in the year 1437.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the LEONGARCIA surname made their way to the New World. Notable among them was Diego LEONGARCIA, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 1520s.

Another prominent figure with the LEONGARCIA surname was Catalina LEONGARCIA (1508-1578), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several hospitals and orphanages in Seville. She was renowned for her charitable works and her support for the arts and education.

During the 17th century, the LEONGARCIA name appeared in various parts of Spain, including the regions of Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile-La Mancha. One notable individual from this period was Rodrigo LEONGARCIA (1624-1698), a renowned painter and sculptor from Seville, whose works can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the LEONGARCIA surname gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. Juan LEONGARCIA (1745-1819) was a prominent landowner and rancher in what is now Argentina, and his descendants played a significant role in the country's independence movement.

Throughout its history, the LEONGARCIA surname has been associated with various professions, including nobility, military service, arts and crafts, and agriculture. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and regions with strong Spanish cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeónGarcía

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

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

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