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

Ortega García, 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 Ortega García surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ortega García in America

Ortega García is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortega García surname appeared 138 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 Ortega García.

The history of the last name Ortega García

The surname ORTEGAGARCIA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound surname formed by the amalgamation of the Hispanic surnames Ortega and Garcia.

The first component, Ortega, derives from the Basque word "ortze," meaning "blackberry bush," and the suffix "-ga," indicating a place or land. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a location abundant in blackberry bushes or related to an occupation involving these plants. Alternatively, some sources suggest that Ortega could be a patronymic name derived from the Latin name "Orteghius" or the Germanic name "Orto."

The second component, Garcia, is a widespread patronymic surname in Spain and Portugal, originating from the Germanic name "Gartius" or the Visigothic name "Gardingus." It was commonly adopted by individuals whose father's name was Garcia or derived from the Arabic name "Gharsiyah."

Historical records of the surname ORTEGAGARCIA can be traced back to the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. One notable figure was Juan de Ortega Garcia (1480-1546), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name ORTEGAGARCIA appeared in various Spanish manuscripts and records, including birth, marriage, and death registries, as well as land ownership documents. It is also associated with several place names in Spain, such as Ortega (a municipality in Castilla-La Mancha) and Garcia (a town in Álava).

Other notable individuals with the surname ORTEGAGARCIA include:

1. Pedro Ortega Garcia (1530-1598), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian known for his writings on moral theology.
2. Juana Ortega Garcia (1620-1690), a Spanish painter active during the Baroque period, known for her religious works.
3. Miguel Ortega Garcia (1718-1798), a Spanish military officer and governor of several Spanish colonies in the Americas.
4. José Ortega y Gasset (1883-1955), a renowned Spanish philosopher and essayist, known for his works on existentialism and the philosophy of history.
5. Juan Ortega Garcia (1920-1995), a Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.

While the surname ORTEGAGARCIA is predominantly found in Spain and among Spanish-speaking populations worldwide, it has also gained recognition and prominence in various fields throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ortega García

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

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

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