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

Ramirez Garcia, 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 Ramirez Garcia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ramirez Garcia in America

Ramirez Garcia is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ramirez Garcia surname appeared 974 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 Ramirez Garcia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ramirez Garcia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ramirez Garcia

The surname RAMIREZGARCIA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a compound surname formed by the combination of the patronymic surnames Ramirez and Garcia, both of which were widespread in the Iberian Peninsula during that period.

Ramirez is derived from the Spanish given name Ramiro, which in turn has its roots in the Germanic name Raginmirus. The name Raginmirus is composed of the elements "ragin" meaning "counsel" and "mirus" meaning "famous" or "renowned." Garcia, on the other hand, is a patronymic form of the name Garcia, which is believed to have originated from the Visigothic name Warderic or Wardric.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ramirez can be found in medieval Spanish records and documents, such as the Cartularios or cartularies of monasteries and churches from the 12th and 13th centuries. These cartularies often contained lists of landowners, donors, and witnesses, where the surname Ramirez was documented.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Ramirez was Fernán Ramírez de Madrigal (c. 1350-1422), a Spanish philosopher, theologian, and writer who was also known as "El Tostado" (The Toasted One). He was a prolific author and produced numerous works on a wide range of subjects, including theology, philosophy, and biblical commentary.

Another prominent individual with the surname Ramirez was Pedro Ramírez de Guzmán (c. 1505-1571), a Spanish military leader and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was appointed as the first governor of the territory of Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico) in 1536.

In the realm of art, one can mention José Ramírez Arellano (1705-1770), a Spanish painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. He was appointed as the court painter to King Ferdinand VI of Spain.

Moving forward in time, Ignacio Ramírez (1818-1879) was a Mexican writer, journalist, and politician who played a significant role in the Reform War and the struggle against the French intervention in Mexico during the 19th century.

Lastly, María Ramírez Arrizabalaga (1923-2003) was a renowned Basque writer and poet from Spain. She published several collections of poetry and was awarded the prestigious Premio Nacional de Literatura (National Literature Prize) in 1994 for her literary contributions.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname RAMIREZGARCIA throughout history, illustrating its deep roots and significance in Spanish and Hispanic culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ramirez Garcia

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

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 Ramirez Garcia 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ramirez Garcia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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