2000
#60,887
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Ramirezgarcia
Combination of two common Spanish surnames indicating mixed heritage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,115 Americans carry the last name Ramirezgarcia. That puts it at #15,324 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 162,059 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ramirezgarcia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 162,059
Census rank
#15,324
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,844 bearers of the surname Ramirezgarcia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15324th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Black (0.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ramirezgarcia
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ramirezgarcia
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Black (0.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Ramirezgarcia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ramirezgarcia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.9% · 1,806
- White1.7% · 31
- Black or African American0.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 3
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ramirezgarcia
Ramirezgarcia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#25,403
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 974
+665 bearers (+215.2%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 35,484 places
2020
#15,324
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,844
+870 bearers (+89.3%)
Per 100,000 0.62
Rank movement Up 10,079 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #60,887 | 309 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,403 | 974 | 0.33 | +665 bearers (+215.2%) | Up 35,484 places |
| 2020 | #15,324 | 1,844 | 0.62 | +870 bearers (+89.3%) | Up 10,079 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ramirezgarcia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,403 | #15,324 | 39.7% |
| Count | 974 | 1,844 | 89.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.62 | 86.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ramirezgarcia bearers went from 974 to 1,844 (+89.3% change). The surname moved up 10,079 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,403 to #15,324.
FAQ
Ramirezgarcia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ramirezgarcia?
Name Census estimates that about 2,115 living Americans carry the surname Ramirezgarcia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 162,059 residents.
How common is Ramirezgarcia?
Ramirezgarcia ranks #15,324 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,844 people with the surname Ramirezgarcia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.62 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.62 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Ramirezgarcia.
Has Ramirezgarcia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ramirezgarcia went from 974 recorded bearers to 1,844. That is an increase of 870 (+89.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,403 to #15,324.
What does the Census say about the background of Ramirezgarcia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ramirezgarcia, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.9%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and Black (0.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ramirezgarcia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.9% (1,806 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ramirezgarcia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.9%), White (1.7%), Black (0.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ramirezgarcia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ramirezgarcia mean?
Combination of two common Spanish surnames indicating mixed heritage. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ramirezgarcia (0.62 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Ramirezgarcia?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Ramirezgarcia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.