How Common Is the Last Name Perezgarcia?
An estimated 3,577 people in the United States share the surname Perezgarcia. That's about 1 in 95,822 Americans. This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname frequency tables.
This page covers the Perezgarcia surname's frequency in the U.S. population, its rank among all American surnames, and a breakdown of ancestry and ethnicity data from the Census. You can also check how many people share any first + last name combination involving Perezgarcia.
Estimated Americans with this Surname
3,577
About 1 in 95,822 people in the U.S.
Census Rank
#9,883
Frequency Rate
1.04
per 100,000 people
Census Count
3,119
2020 Census
Data Source
2020
U.S. Census Bureau
Ancestry and Ethnicity for Perezgarcia
The Perezgarcia surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Hispanic (97.95%). The next largest groups are White (1.64%) and Black (0.16%).
Self-reported race and ethnicity from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables. Some categories may be suppressed for privacy when sample sizes are small.
Historical Census Data for Perezgarcia
Perezgarcia appears in 3 published Census surname releases on this site (2000, 2010, 2020). From 2000 to 2020, the raw count became more common and the per-100,000 rate became more common. Its best published rank was #9,883 in 2020.
Between the 2010 and 2020 census releases, the surname Perezgarcia became more common in the United States. Both the raw count and the population-adjusted frequency moved up.
The line to watch most closely is per 100,000 people. That adjusts for overall population growth, so it shows whether Perezgarcia became a bigger or smaller share of the country, not just whether the raw count went up.
Census Count Over Time
Raw Census count in each published surname release.
541 to 3,119
Per 100,000 Over Time
Population-adjusted frequency, which is usually the cleaner trend line.
0.20 to 1.04
Release-by-release summary
Each row is a published Census surname table for Perezgarcia. The change column compares each release to the one before it.
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Change vs prior release | Largest recorded group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #38,464 | 541 | 0.20 | Baseline release | Hispanic (98.34%) |
| 2010 | #17,927 | 1,559 | 0.53 |
Count 96.95%
Rate 90.41% | Hispanic (98.08%) |
| 2020 Latest | #9,883 | 3,119 | 1.04 |
Count 66.70%
Rate 65.27% | Hispanic (97.95%) |
If the raw count rose but the per-100,000 number fell, the surname still became less common relative to the size of the U.S. population. That is why the frequency rate usually tells the clearer story.
Recorded ancestry change
These percentages show how the Census profile for this surname shifted across the published surveys on this site.
| Ancestry | 2020 | 2010 | 2000 | Change Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.64% | 1.48% | 1.11% | 38.26% |
| Black | 0.16% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 0.13% | N/A | 0.00% | 200.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.03% | 0.00% | N/A | N/A |
| Two or More Races | 0.10% | N/A | 0.00% | 200.00% |
| Hispanic | 97.95% | 98.08% | 98.34% | -0.40% |
These percentages come from self-reported Census data. They describe how the recorded makeup of people using the surname Perezgarcia changed from 2000 through 2020, not the deeper family origin of every bearer of the name.
First Name + Perezgarcia Combinations
How many people share a full name with Perezgarcia as the last name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Perezgarcia Surname: Questions and Answers
How common is the last name Perezgarcia?
Perezgarcia is the #9,883 most common surname in the United States, with an estimated 3,577 people sharing this last name. It appears at a rate of 1.04 per 100,000 Americans.
Has the surname Perezgarcia become more or less common over time?
In the published Census surname tables on this site, Perezgarcia moved from 541 people in 2000 to 3,119 in 2020. The more important line is the population-adjusted rate, which changed from 0.20 to 1.04 per 100,000.
Why can the raw count go up while the rate per 100,000 goes down?
Because the total U.S. population can grow faster than the surname itself. A surname can have more people in absolute numbers but still make up a smaller share of the country, which is why the per-100,000 figure often tells the clearer story.
What does the ancestry change table show for Perezgarcia?
It compares the published Census demographic mix for Perezgarcia across releases on this page. That helps you see whether the recorded share of the surname shifted between groups over time, but it still does not tell the full family history of every person with the name.
What does 1.04 per 100,000 mean?
It means that if you picked 100,000 people in the United States at random, about 1.04 of them would have the surname Perezgarcia. This is usually the clearest way to compare surnames because it adjusts for the size of the total population.
What ethnicity is the surname Perezgarcia?
The Perezgarcia surname is most commonly associated with people who identify as Hispanic (97.95%). The next largest groups are White (1.64%) and Black (0.16%). This data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau surname tables, which include self-reported race and ethnicity breakdowns.
Does the ancestry table tell the exact family origin of everyone named Perezgarcia?
No. It shows how people with the surname Perezgarcia identified in the Census. That is useful context, but it does not prove the deeper family history, nationality, or origin story of every person with the name.
How many people named [First Name] Perezgarcia are there?
We can estimate any first + last name combination. Popular examples: Michael Perezgarcia, James Perezgarcia, John Perezgarcia. Search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this surname data come from?
Surname frequency data comes from the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau decennial surname tables. These list every surname appearing in the Census along with frequency rates and demographic breakdowns. Full methodology.
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