Find out how popular the last name Pacheco-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 Pacheco-García.

Pacheco-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 Pacheco-García surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacheco-García in America

Pacheco-García is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacheco-García surname appeared 114 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 Pacheco-García.

The history of the last name Pacheco-García

The surname PACHECOGARCIA is a compound surname that originates from Spain. It is a combination of two distinct surnames, Pacheco and Garcia, which were likely combined through marriage or other familial ties.

The Pacheco part of the surname has its roots in the Castilian language and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "paccus," which means "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person's physical stature or appearance.

The Garcia part of the surname is one of the most common surnames in Spain and has a long history dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Germanic name "Gard," which means "protection" or "enclosure." This name was likely adopted by early Spanish families who played a role in the defense or protection of their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pacheco surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that documents hunting expeditions and participants from various Spanish noble families. This suggests that the Pacheco lineage had already established itself as a prominent family during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Pacheco surname was Alonso Pacheco (1492-1578), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was also involved in the exploration and colonization of Nueva Galicia, a region that is now part of western Mexico.

Another significant individual with the Pacheco surname was Francisco Pacheco (1564-1644), a Spanish painter, art theorist, and teacher who is best known for being the teacher and father-in-law of the renowned artist Diego Velázquez.

In the 18th century, José Pacheco (1756-1799) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of several provinces in Mexico and the Philippines.

Toward the end of the 19th century, Manuel Pacheco (1823-1899) was a prominent Mexican politician and statesman who served as the interim president of Mexico from 1884 to 1884, following the overthrow of Manuel González.

While there are no specific records indicating the earliest instances of the combined surname PACHECOGARCIA, it is likely that this combination emerged through marriages or familial ties between the Pacheco and Garcia families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacheco-García

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pacheco-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 Pacheco-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 Pacheco-García was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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