Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /ɡaɾ.ˈθi.a/(European Spanish) /ɡaɾ.ˈsi.a/(Latin American Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a medieval given name of unknown meaning, possibly related to the Basque word hartz meaning "bear". This is the most common surname in Spain.

Related Names

RootGarsea (given name)
VariantGarcia
Other Languages & CulturesGarcia(Portuguese)
Same SpellingGarcia

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Entry updated May 29, 2020