Explore the Family Name Garica
The meaning of Garica
Basque: Castilianized form of Garika, a derivative of the Latin personal name Carius. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Mario, Pedro, Rodolfo, Rufino, Alfonso, Armando, Arturo, Demetrio, Esteban, Gelacio.
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How common is the last name Garica in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Garica has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked 14,259th in popularity with 1,929 individuals carrying it. Fast forward to 2010, the rank improved to 13,752nd and the count increased by 14.05% to 2,200 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor uptick from 0.72 to 0.75, indicating that the name is becoming slightly more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,259 | #13,752 | 3.56% |
| Count | 1,929 | 2,200 | 14.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.75 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garica
The ethnicity data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those with the Garica surname between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic origin remained predominant, however, it decreased from 88.02% to 82.68%. The White ethnicity experienced a significant surge from 7.62% to 14.41%, while the Black ethnicity saw a modest rise from 1.04% to 1.14%. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both recorded a decrease, dropping from 1.45% to 0.59% and 1.30% to 0.82% respectively. Individuals identifying as two or more races also fell from 0.57% to 0.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.02% | 82.68% | -6.07% |
| White | 7.62% | 14.41% | 89.11% |
| Black | 1.04% | 1.14% | 9.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0.82% | -36.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 0.59% | -59.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 0.36% | -36.84% |