Explore the Family Name Garsia
The meaning of Garsia
Hispanic: altered form of Garcia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garsia in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garsia has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,005 in terms of popularity but by 2010, it had risen to rank 21,599. This represents a significant increase of 22.87%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase, rising from 806 in 2000 to 1,208 in 2010, a surge of nearly 50%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.3 to 0.41 during this period, registering an increase of 36.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #21,599 | 22.87% |
| Count | 806 | 1,208 | 49.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.41 | 36.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garsia
On the subject of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Garsia identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 91.32% of individuals identified as such and this figure increased slightly to 94.04% in 2010. While there was a noticeable decline of 58.59% among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.99% in 2000 to 0.41% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals with the Garsia surname decreased by 29.46% during the same period. For those identifying as Black or two or more races, the changes were relatively minimal. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.32% | 94.04% | 2.98% |
| White | 6.45% | 4.55% | -29.46% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0.66% | 6.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0.41% | -58.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |