The Garcia Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Garcia, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Garcia family crest.
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Origin of the Garcia name
García is one of the oldest Spanish surnames, from a medieval given name borne by kings of Navarre and Castile. Its origin is debated; many scholars link it to a Basque word meaning "young". As a patronymic it spread across Spain and later Latin America, and it is now the sixth most common surname in the United States.
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This overview covers the Garcia name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the Philippines and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Garcia name FAQ
What does the Garcia name mean?
Debated; often linked to Basque "young". Common variants include García, Garcés, Garcia.
Where does the Garcia surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the Philippines and the United States.
Is there a Garcia coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Garcia crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Garcia coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.