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

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

Popularity of Sánchez-García in America

Sánchez-García is the 24031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-García surname appeared 1,049 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 Sánchez-García.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sánchez-García 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 Sánchez-García

The surname SANCHEZGARCIA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the two surnames Sanchez and Garcia. Sanchez derives from the given name Sancho, which is of ancient Germanic origin, meaning "son of the saint." Garcia, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Garcia, which means "son of Garcia."

The earliest recorded instance of the surname SANCHEZGARCIA can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the surname arose as a result of the union of two prominent families, one bearing the surname Sanchez and the other Garcia.

In the 14th century, the SANCHEZGARCIA family is mentioned in several historical documents, including the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, which contains records of noble families and their estates. One notable individual from this period was Rodrigo SANCHEZGARCIA (1315-1388), a prominent landowner and military commander who served under King Alfonso XI of Castile.

During the 15th century, the SANCHEZGARCIA surname gained further prominence, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. Juan SANCHEZGARCIA (1440-1508), a renowned poet and playwright, was born in Seville and is considered one of the pioneers of the Spanish Renaissance literary movement.

In the 16th century, the SANCHEZGARCIA family played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Hernán SANCHEZGARCIA (1492-1567), a conquistador and explorer, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable figure from this period was Isabel SANCHEZGARCIA (1528-1599), a highly educated woman who established one of the first schools for girls in Seville. Her work in promoting education for women was groundbreaking for the time.

Throughout the centuries, the SANCHEZGARCIA surname has been represented in various fields, including literature, art, politics, and military service. While not an exhaustive list, these examples provide insights into the rich historical legacy of this surname.

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

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

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sánchez-García 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 Sánchez-García was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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