Garcia or García is an Iberian surname common throughout Spain, Portugal, the Americas, and the Philippines. It is a surname of

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origin; ''García'' was a very common first name in early medieval Iberia.

Origins

It may have been a

Basque Basque may refer to: * Basques, an ethnic group of Spain and France * Basque language, their language Places * Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France * Basque Country (autonomous co ...

surname "Gaztea" which later was Castilianized in the medieval

Kingdom of Castile The Kingdom of Castile (; es, Reino de Castilla, la, Regnum Castellae) was a large and powerful state on the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. Its name comes from the host of castles constructed in the region. It began in the 9th centu ...

to become "García". It is attested since the

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north and south of the

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( Basque Culture Territories), with the surname (and sometimes first name too) thriving, especially in the

Kingdom of Navarre The Kingdom of Navarre (; , , , ), originally the Kingdom of Pamplona (), was a Basque kingdom that occupied lands on both sides of the western Pyrenees, alongside the Atlantic Ocean between present-day Spain and France. The medieval state took ...

, and spreading out to Castile and other Spanish regions. Alfonso Irigoyen believed it to derive from the Basque adjective ''garze(a)'' meaning "young", whose modern form is ''gaztea'' or ''gaztia''.

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and

Antonio Tovar Antonio Tovar Llorente (17 May 1911 – 13 December 1985) was a Spanish philologist, linguist and historian. Biography Born in Valladolid, the son of a notary, he grew up in Elorrio (Vizcaya), Morella (Castellón) and Villena (Alicante) where as ...

suggested it may come from the Basque word ''(H)artz'', meaning "(the)

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".
Gartzia (Garzia, García) euskal deitura dela eta
', language question presented to the

Academy of the Basque Language An academy ( Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of secondary or tertiary higher learning (and generally also research or honorary membership). The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy ...

answered by Xabier Kintana. A third etymology suggests it may derive from the Basque words "''Gazte Hartz'', meaning "(the) young bear". Variant forms of the name include ''Garcicea'', ''Gartzi'', ''Gartzia'', ''Gartze'', ''Garsea'', and ''Gastea''. The original Basque form with an affricate sibilant (/ts/, Basque spelling ''tz'') evolved in Spanish to the current form. There are Gasconic cognates of Garcia like ''Gassie'' and ''Gassion'' (

Béarn The Béarn (; ; oc, Bearn or ''Biarn''; eu, Bearno or ''Biarno''; or ''Bearnia'') is one of the traditional provinces of France, located in the Pyrenees mountains and in the plain at their feet, in southwest France. Along with the three Bas ...

, ''Gassio'' 14th century, real name of

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, born Edith Gassion). Other theories suggest that García is of Germanic origin and may derive from ''wars'' meaning ''young warrior'' or the

Visigothic The Visigoths (; la, Visigothi, Wisigothi, Vesi, Visi, Wesi, Wisi) were an early Germanic people who, along with the Ostrogoths, constituted the two major political entities of the Goths within the Roman Empire in late antiquity, or what is kno ...

words ''garxa'' and ''garcha'' meaning ''graceful prince''.

Popularity

''García'' is the most common surname in Spain (where 3.32% of population is named ''García'') and also the second most common surname in Mexico. In the 1990 United States Census, ''Garcia'' was the 18th most reported surname, accounting for 0.25% of the population. It became more common since then, jumping to 8th place in 2000. ''Garcia'' was quite rare before the 1st World War in France, except in the French

Pays Basque The French Basque Country, or Northern Basque Country ( eu, Iparralde (), french: Pays basque, es, País Vasco francés) is a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Since 1 January 2017, it constitu ...

, but became the 14th most common surname in France (and the 8th for the number of births between 1966 and 1990) due to Spanish immigration. It ranked 2nd in the region

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (; or , ; commonly shortened to PACA; en, Provence-Alps-French Riviera, italic=yes; also branded as Région Sud) is one of the eighteen administrative regions of France, the far southeastern on the mainland. Its pref ...

for the number of births 1966–1990.

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 33.2% of all known bearers of the surname ''García'' were residents of Mexico (frequency 1:35), 14.1% of Spain (1:31), 8.4% of the United States (1:402), 6.0% of Colombia (1:74), 4.6% of Venezuela (1:62), 4.4% of Brazil (1:435), 4.1% of the Philippines (1:230), 3.9% of Guatemala (1:39), 3.0% of Argentina (1:134), 2.8% of Cuba (1:38), 2.8% of Peru (1:105), 1.8% of Ecuador (1:83), 1.7% of Honduras (1:48), 1.5% of the Dominican Republic (1:64), 1.4% of Nicaragua (1:41), 1.2% of El Salvador (1:47) and 1.1% of France (1:576). In Spain, the frequency of the surname was higher than average (1:31) in the following regions: * 1.

Asturias Asturias (, ; ast, Asturies ), officially the Principality of Asturias ( es, Principado de Asturias; ast, Principáu d'Asturies; Galician-Asturian: ''Principao d'Asturias''), is an autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in nor ...

(1:16) * 2.

Castile and León Castile and León ( es, Castilla y León ; ast-leo, Castiella y Llión ; gl, Castela e León ) is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain. It was created in 1983, eight years after the end of the Francoist regime, by the merging of the ...

(1:20) * 3.

Region of Murcia The Region of Murcia (, ; es, Región de Murcia ), is an Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain located in the southeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean coast. The region is in ...

(1:22) * 4.

Castilla–La Mancha Castilla–La Mancha (, , ), or Castile La Mancha, is an autonomous community of Spain. Comprising the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo, it was created in 1982. The government headquarters are in Toledo, and ...

(1:24) * 5.

Andalusia Andalusia (, ; es, Andalucía ) is the southernmost Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community in Peninsular Spain. It is the most populous and the second-largest autonomous community in the country. It is officially recognised as a ...

(1:29) * 6.

Community of Madrid The Community of Madrid (; es, Comunidad de Madrid ) is one of the seventeen autonomous communities of Spain. It is located in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, and of the Central Plateau (''Meseta Central''). Its capital and largest munici ...

(1:29) * 7.

Cantabria Cantabria (, also , , Cantabrian: ) is an autonomous community in northern Spain with Santander as its capital city. It is called a ''comunidad histórica'', a historic community, in its current Statute of Autonomy. It is bordered on the east ...

(1:29) * 8.

Canary Islands The Canary Islands (; es, Canarias, ), also known informally as the Canaries, are a Spanish autonomous community and archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in Macaronesia. At their closest point to the African mainland, they are west of Morocc ...

(1:30) In Mexico, the frequency of the surname was higher than average (1:35) in the following states:Garcia surname distribution
/ref> * 1.

Oaxaca Oaxaca ( , also , , from nci, Huāxyacac ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca), is one of the 32 states that compose the political divisions of Mexico, Federative Entities of Mexico. It is ...

(1:22) * 2.

Tabasco Tabasco (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tabasco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Tabasco), is one of the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 17 municipalities and its capital city is Villahermosa. It is located in ...

(1:27) * 3.

Michoacán Michoacán, formally Michoacán de Ocampo (; Purépecha: ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Michoacán de Ocampo ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo), is one of the 32 states which comprise the Federal Entities of ...

(1:28) * 4.

Guerrero Guerrero is one of the 32 states that comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 81 municipalities and its capital city is Chilpancingo and its largest city is Acapulcocopied from article, GuerreroAs of 2020, Guerrero the pop ...

(1:30) * 5.

Tamaulipas Tamaulipas (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Tamaulipas ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas), is a state in the northeast region of Mexico; one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entiti ...

(1:30) * 6.

State of Mexico The State of Mexico ( es, Estado de México; ), officially just Mexico ( es, México), is one of the 32 federal entities of the United Mexican States. Commonly known as Edomex (from ) to distinguish it from the name of the whole country, it is ...

(1:31) * 7.

Coahuila Coahuila (), formally Coahuila de Zaragoza (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Coahuila de Zaragoza ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Coahuila de Zaragoza), is one of the 32 states of Mexico. Coahuila borders the Mexican states of N ...

(1:32) * 8.

Veracruz Veracruz (), formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave), is one of the 31 states which, along with Me ...

(1:33) * 9.

Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En ...

(1:33) * 10.

Nuevo León Nuevo León () is a state in the northeast region of Mexico. The state was named after the New Kingdom of León, an administrative territory from the Viceroyalty of New Spain, itself was named after the historic Spanish Kingdom of León. With a ...

(1:33) * 11.

Mexico City Mexico City ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ...

(1:34) * 12.

Guanajuato Guanajuato (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Guanajuato ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Guanajuato), is one of the 32 states that make up the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 46 municipalities and its capital city i ...

(1:34) * 13.

Morelos Morelos (), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Morelos ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Morelos), is one of the 32 states which comprise the Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 36 municipalities and its capital city is Cuer ...

(1:34)

Notable people

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* Aaron Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Adam Garcia Adam Gabriel Garcia (born 1 June 1973) is an Australian stage, television, and film actor who is best known for lead roles in musicals such as '' Saturday Night Fever'' and ''Kiss Me, Kate''. He is also a trained tap dancer and singer. Garcia ha ...

(born 1973), Australian actor *

Adolis García José Adolis García Arrieta, nicknamed "El Bombi", (born March 2, 1993) is a Cuban professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the St. Louis C ...

(born 1993), Cuban baseball player *

Adrián García Adrián Alonso García Sobarzo (born May 25, 1978) is a former professional from Chile. Born in Concepción, Chile, García achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 103 in September 2004. His best achievement in singles was reachi ...

(born 1978), Chilean tennis player * Adrian García Arias (born 1975), Mexican footballer *

Aimee Garcia Aimee Sandimés Garcia López de Ordóñez (born November 28, 1978) is an American actress and writer. She is known for her television roles as Veronica Palmero on the ABC sitcom ''George Lopez'', Yvonne Sanchez on the CBS period drama ''Veg ...

(born 1978), Mexican American actress *

Aimeé García Marrero Aimeé García Marrero (born 1972) is a Cuban painter and mixed media artist. She has exhibited her work internationally and has participated in several art biennials. García Marrero lives in Havana. Biography Aimeé García Marrero was born ...

(born 1972), Cuban painter and mixed media artist *

Akeem Garcia Akeem is a name of Arabic origin, being a variation of ''Hakeem'', and commonly used in Africa and among the African diaspora. Persons with the name Akeem include: * Akeem Adams (1991–2013), Trinidadian footballer * Akeem Anifowoshe (1968–1994 ...

(born 1996), Trinidadian footballer *

Alan García Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez (; 23 May 1949 – 17 April 2019) was a Peruvian politician who served as President of Peru The president of Peru ( es, link=no, presidente del Perú), officially called the president of the Republic of ...

(1949–2019), politician and President of Peru in 1985–1990 and 2006–2011 * Alejandro García (disambiguation), multiple people * Alex Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people * Alfredo García-Baró (born 1972), Cuban sprinter *

Alfredo García Green Alfredo García Green (born 29 December 1953) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He was the first municipal president of Loreto, Baja California Sur, following the municipality's 1992 creation, and the st ...

(born 1953), Mexican politician *

Amadeo García Amadeo García de Salazar y Luco (31 March 1887 – 18 June 1947) was a Spanish football manager. He was the manager of the Spain national football team from 1934 to 1936, and coached the team during the 1934 FIFA World Cup The 1934 FIFA ...

(1887–1947), Spanish football manager *

Ana García Carías Ana Rosalinda García Carías (born 21 September 1968) is a Honduras, Honduran lawyer who served as First Lady of Honduras from 2014 to 2022, as the wife of President of Honduras, President Juan Orlando Hernández. Biography Ana García Carías ...

(born 1968), Honduran lawyer and First Lady *

Ana María García Ana María García is a Cuban-Puerto Rican film director. She is best known for the short documentary ''La Operación'' (1982) a film which focuses on US-imposed sterilization policies in Puerto Rico. She produced the documentar''Cocolos y Roc ...

, Cuban-Puerto Rican film director. in the 1980s and 1990s *

Ana María García (volleyball) Ana María García (born 6 November 1957) is a Cuban volleyball player. She competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olim ...

(born 1957), Cuban volleyball player *

Anastasio Somoza García Anastasio Somoza García (1 February 1896 – 29 September 1956) was the leader of Nicaragua from 1937 until his assassination in 1956. He was only officially the 21st President of Nicaragua from 1 January 1937 to 1 May 1947 and from 21 May 19 ...

(1896–1956), President of Nicaragua *

Andrés García Andrés García (born May 24, 1941) is a Dominican-born Mexican actor. He has formerly served as a scuba diving instructor in Acapulco. Career García was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He is the son of Spanish exiles from ...

(born 1941), Mexican actor *

Andy García Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956), known professionally as Andy García, is a Cuban-born American actor, director and musician. He first rose to prominence acting in Brian De Palma's ''The Untouchables'' (1987) alongside ...

(born 1956), Cuban American actor *

Anier García Anier Octavio García Ortiz (born March 9, 1976) is a Cuban track and field athlete, winner of the 110 metres hurdles at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Born in Santiago de Cuba, Anier García established his credentials early, by winning the 1995 Pan ...

(born 1976), Cuban athlete in the 2000 Summer Olympics *

Anthony Garcia Anthony or Antony is a masculine given name, derived from the ''Antonii'', a ''gens'' ( Roman family name) to which Mark Antony (''Marcus Antonius'') belonged. According to Plutarch, the Antonii gens were Heracleidae, being descendants of Anton, ...

, Puerto Rican baseball player * Antonio García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Aramis Garcia Aramis Michael Garcia (born January 12, 1993) is an American professional baseball catcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The San Francisco Giants selected Garcia in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. He made h ...

(born 1993), American baseball player *

Avisaíl García Avisaíl Antonio García Yaguarin (; born June 12, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball right fielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay ...

(born 1991), Venezuelan baseball player

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Bangs Garcia Valerie "Bangs" Pablo Garcia-Birchmore (born May 26, 1987) is a Filipino actress. Early life and education Garcia attended Ateneo de Davao University, where she was part of the university's theater and dance groups. While studying for a Nurs ...

(born 1987), Filipino actress *

Bartolomé García del Nodal Bartolomé may refer to: Places * Bartolomé Island (Spanish: Isla Bartolomé), a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands Group * Isla Bartolomé, Diego Ramirez Islands, Chile People * Bartolomé Bermejo (c.1440–c.1501), Spanish painter * Barto ...

(1574–1622), Spanish explorer *

Bebel García García Ferdinand August Bebel (22 February 1840 – 13 August 1913) was a German socialist politician, writer, and orator. He is best remembered as one of the founders of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany (SDAP) in 1869, which in 1875 mer ...

(1914–1936), Spanish footballer and politician *

Bianca Garcia Bianca Rose Garcia (born June 1986) is an American politician from the state of New Hampshire. A Republican, she served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2012 through 2014. Biography Garcia graduated from the Curtis Institute ...

, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives *

Boniek García Óscar Boniek García Ramírez (born 4 September 1984) is a Honduran former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Before moving to the United States, García had a successful career in Honduras with Olimpia and Marathón, winni ...

(born 1984), Honduran footballer *

Bonnie Garcia Bonnie Garcia (born August 13, 1962) is a California politician. She was the representative for California's 80th State Assembly district, serving eastern Riverside County and all of Imperial County, from 2002 through 2008. In 2014 she was a cand ...

, Representative of California's 80th Assembly District *

Brenna Garcia Brent Joanne Peñaflor (born March 8, 2004) commonly known as Brenna and Brenna Garcia is a Filipino actress, dancer and commercial model. Her career started at '' Star Circle Quest 2011'' where she won as the Grand Girl Kiddie Superstar. She's ...

, Filipina child actress * Brianna Monique Garcia Colace Danielson (born 1983; as ''Garcia Colace'') American twin pro-wrestler known as Brie Bella * Borja García (disambiguation), several people * Brianna Garcia (born 1983), American professional wrestler * Bryan Garcia (disambiguation), several people

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Calixto García Calixto García Íñiguez (August 4, 1839 – December 11, 1898) was a Cuban general in three Cuban uprisings, part of the Cuban War for Independence: the Ten Years' War, the Little War, and the War of 1895, itself sometimes called the Cuban ...

(1839–1898), Cuban military leader *

Caloy Garcia Carlos Jose "Caloy" Garcia is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former TV host. He is currently serving as team consultant for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association. Early life Caloy Garcia was born ...

(born 1975), Filipino basketball coach *

Cancio Garcia Cancio C. Garcia (October 20, 1937 – October 15, 2013) was a Filipino lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. He was appointed to the Court on October 6, 2004, by President Gloria Macapagal A ...

(1937–2013), Filipino lawyer and judge *

Candelario Garcia Candelario Garcia, Jr. (February 26, 1944 – January 10, 2013) was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. "Biography" or "Citation" tabs. Biography Garcia was born in Corsicana, Texas on Febr ...

(1944–2013), United States Army Medal of Honor recipient *

Carlos Garcia (disambiguation) Carlos Garcia may refer to: Sportspeople Association football * Carlos García Cambón (born 1949), Argentine football manager and former striker * Carlos García (footballer, born 1957), Mexican football midfielder * Carlos García Cantarero (born ...

, multiple people *

Carmelo Garcia Carmelo G. Garcia (born April 25, 1975) is an American politician from the state of New Jersey. He represented the 33rd Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly as part of the Democratic Party. He is facing one count of conspiracy t ...

, American politician from New Jersey *

Caroline Garcia Caroline Garcia (, born 16 October 1993) is a French professional tennis player. She has been ranked in the top 5 in both singles at world No. 4 and in doubles at world No. 2. Garcia is the 2022 WTA Finals singles champion. She is also a two-ti ...

(born 1993), French professional tennis player * , Colombian singer/songwriter, frontwoman of

Monsieur Perin%C3%A9 Monsieur Periné is a Bogotá-based musical ensemble from Colombia with an Afro-Colombian sound that mixes Latin and European flavors. Lead singer Catalina García sings in a mixture of Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese. Other members i ...

Cédric Garcia Cédric Garcia (born 28 December 1982 in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, France ) is a French-Spain, Spanish rugby union player. He played for Castres Olympique, Aviron Bayonnais, Bayonne and US Montauban. Garcia, a scrum-half (rugby union), scrum-half, ...

(born 1982), French-Spanish rugby player *

Ceferino Garcia Ceferino Montano Garcia (August 26, 1906 – January 1, 1981) was a champion boxer born in Naval, Biliran, Philippines. He holds the most victories ever achieved by a Filipino boxer and is also the only boxer from the Philippines to become world ...

(1912–1981), Filipino boxer *

Charles Patrick Garcia Charles Patrick García (born February 28, 1961) is an American businessman and banker. He started Garcia Trujillo LLC, a consulting, merchant banking, and venture capital firm where he was the CEO. In June 2014, García was selected to lead the A ...

(born 1961), Panamanian-American author, Hispanic leader, businessman *

Charly García Charly García (born Carlos Alberto García, October 23, 1951) is an Argentine singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He formed and headlined two of the most popular bands in Argentina's rock history: Sui Generis in the 1970s and Se ...

(born 1951), Argentine musician *

Cheska Garcia Cheska Garcia Kramer (born Francesca Marie Velasco Garcia; July 24, 1980) is a Filipino actress and model. Early life Cheska Garcia was born in Makati, Philippines to Francisco Pablo Pellicer Garcia, a Spanish mestizo, and Maria Celeste Dahlia ...

(born 1980), Filipino actress *

Christian Garcia Christians () are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words ''Christ'' and ''Christian'' derive from the Koine Greek title ''Christós'' (Χρι ...

, Major League Baseball pitcher *

Coleen Garcia Danielle Claudine Ortega Garcia-Crawford (born September 24, 1992), known professionally as Coleen Garcia (, is a Filipino actress, host, and model. Garcia started her career as a child and teenager appearing in several commercials. She was eve ...

(born 1992), Filipina actress, host and model *

Concha García Campoy Concepción García Campoy (28 October 1958 – 10 July 2013), also known as Concha García Campoy, was a Spanish radio and television journalist and personality. Career She started her professional career in 1979 as local anchor in Cadena COPE ...

(1958–2013), Spanish radio and television journalist *

Cristina García (disambiguation) Cristina García may refer to: *Cristina García (journalist) (born 1958), Cuban-born American journalist and novelist * Cristina Garcia (politician), (born 1977), American politician *Cristina García Rodero Cristina García Rodero (born 14 Octob ...

, multiple people * Cristino Garcia (1914–1946), Spanish fighter with the French Resistance during World War II

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Dámaso García Dámaso Domingo García Sánchez (7 February 1957 – 15 April 2020) was a Dominican professional baseball second baseman, best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB), in the 1980s. García was orig ...

(1957–2020), Dominican baseball player * Danay Garcia, Cuban actress * Daniel García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Danna García Danna María García Osuna (born February 4, 1978) is a Colombian actress and model best known for playing main roles in telenovelas in Colombia, Mexico and the US. Personal life She has one child, born in July 2017, from her relationship w ...

(born 1978), Colombian actress and singer * Daryanne Lees Garcia (born 1986), Cuban-Puerto Rican model and beauty queen * David García Ilundáin (1971–2002), Spanish chess grandmaster *

Dean Garcia Dean Garcia (born 3 May 1958) is an English multi-instrumentalist musician, best known as a member of the alternative rock duo Curve from 1990 to 2005. He also released solo work and collaborated with many other artists. Biography Garcia was ...

, British studio musician, former member of rock band

Curve In mathematics, a curve (also called a curved line in older texts) is an object similar to a line (geometry), line, but that does not have to be Linearity, straight. Intuitively, a curve may be thought of as the trace left by a moving point (ge ...

Dermis García Dermis García Hernandez (born January 7, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball infielder in the Washington Nationals organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics. Career New York Yankees ...

(born 1998), Dominican baseball player *

Destra Garcia Destra Garcia (born 10 November 1978) is a Trinidadian musician, singer and songwriter of soca music. She is also known by the mononym Destra. She is one of the most popular female soca artists in the world. Biography Childhood and early caree ...

{born 1978), Trinidadian soca singer *

Diana Garcia (disambiguation) Diana Garcia or García may refer to: * Diana García (cyclist) (born 1982), Colombian cyclist * Diana Garcia (poet) (born 1950), American poet * Diana García (squash player) (born 1992), Mexican squash player * Diana García (footballer) (born 199 ...

, multiple people * Diego Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people * Dolores Lewis Garcia (born 1938), Native American potter * Domingo García (Dominic de la Calzada) (1019–1109), Spanish saint *

Dora García Dora García (born 1965) is a contemporary Spanish artist. García draws on interactivity and performance in her work, using the exhibition space as a platform to investigate the relationship between artwork, audience, and place. García transfor ...

(born 1965), Spanish artist

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Eddie Garcia Eduardo Verchez Garcia (; May 2, 1929 – June 20, 2019), known colloquially as Manoy, was a Filipino actor, television personality, film director and producer. With almost 600 film and television roles and a career spanning seven decades, he ...

(1929–2019), Filipino film actor and director *

Eduardo García de Enterría Eduardo García de Enterría y Martínez-Carande (27 April 1923 – 16 September 2013) was a Spanish jurist and a major contributor to the research and teaching of Public Law in Spain. In 1984, he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Soci ...

(1923–2013), Spanish jurist *

Eric Garcia (disambiguation) Eric Garcia may refer to: *Eric Garcia (writer) (born 1972), American writer *Eric García (footballer, born 1993), Spanish football midfielder *Eric Garcia (basketball) (born 1994), American basketball player *Eric García (footballer, born 2001) ...

, multiple people *

Erica Garcia Erica or ERICA may refer to: * Erica (given name) * ''Erica'' (plant), a flowering plant genus * Erica (chatbot), a service of Bank of America * ''Erica'' (video game), a 2019 FMV video game * ''Erica'' (spider), a jumping spider genus * Eric ...

(born 1978), Argentinean musician and actress *

Esmeralda de Jesus Garcia Esmeralda de Jesus Freitas Garcia Silami (born February 16, 1959) is a retired long and triple jumper from Brazil, who also competed in the sprint events. A two-time Olympian she is best known for setting the (non-ratified) world record in the wo ...

(born 1959), Brazilian track and field athlete * Esther Herranz García (born 1969), Spanish politician, Member of the European Parliament

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Federico García Lorca Federico del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús García Lorca (5 June 1898 – 19 August 1936), known as Federico García Lorca ( ), was a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. García Lorca achieved international recognition as an emblemat ...

(1898–1936), Spanish poet and dramatist *

Felipe Garcia (disambiguation) Felipe Garcia may refer to: People * Felipe García (handballer) (born 1993), Chilean handball player * Felipe Garcia (footballer, born 1988), Brazilian goalkeeper soccer player * Felipe Garcia (footballer, born 1990), Brazilian midfielder soccer ...

, multiple people *

Fernando García (disambiguation) Fernando García may refer to: * Fernando García de Hita (fl. 1097–1125), medieval Castilian nobleman * Fernando García Roel (1921–2009), Mexican chemical engineer * Fernando Luis García (1929–1952), United States Marine and Medal of Hono ...

, multiple people *

Fernando Soto-Hay y García Fernando Soto-Hay y Garcia served as a member of the National Court of Honor of the Asociación de Scouts de México, Asociación Civil, as well as the Chairman of the Interamerican Scout Training Commission. In 1995, he was awarded the 244th '' ...

, Mexican scout leader * Francisco García (disambiguation), multiple people * Frank Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Freddie Garcia Freddie Garcia (born 7 July 1952) is a Mexican former footballer who played as a forward. He spent seven seasons in the North American Soccer League and two in the Major Indoor Soccer League. Born in Mexico, Garcia grew up in the United State ...

(born 1952), Mexican-American soccer player *

Freddy García Freddy Antonio García (born October 6, 1976), is a former Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher. He is best known for his many seasons with seven Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises, including the Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, and ...

(born 1976), Venezuelan-American baseball player * Freddy García (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Gabriel García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gael García Bernal Gael García Bernal (; born 30 November 1978) is a Mexican actor and producer. He is best known for his performances in the films '' Bad Education'', '' The Motorcycle Diaries'', ''Amores perros'', ''Y tu mamá también'', ''Babel'', '' Coco'', ...

(born 1978), Mexican actor * Gary Garcia, half of the musical duo

Buckner & Garcia Buckner & Garcia was an American musical duo consisting of Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia from Akron, Ohio. Their first recording was made in 1972, when they performed a novelty song called "Gotta Hear the Beat", which they recorded as Animal Ja ...

* Gastón García (born Darío Osvaldo Gastón García Aguilar in 1968), Argentine Olympic judoka * Gazzy Garcia (born 2000), American rapper known professionally as

Lil Pump Gazzy Garcia (born August 17, 2000), better known professionally as Lil Pump, is an American rapper. He is one of the most prominent artists of the SoundCloud rap scene and is known for his minimalist music and hyperactive public persona. Li ...

Genaro García Genaro García (September 17, 1977 in Chihuahua, Mexico – June 21, 2013) was a professional boxer in the super flyweight and bantamweight divisions from 1994 to 2013, holding the World Boxing Council Fecombox regional bantamweight title from 200 ...

(1977–2013), Mexican boxer * Gilberto García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gildardo García Gildardo García (9 March 1954 – 15 January 2021) was a Colombian chess grandmaster. Biography García became Colombia's second Grandmaster in 1992. His highest rating was 2540 (in July 1994) and he was ranked 14th in Colombia at the time of ...

(1954–2021), Colombian chess player * St.

Gonsalo Garcia Gonsalo Garcia, O.F.M. ( pt, Gonçalo Garcia; 1556 – 5 February 1597),

(1556–1597), Portuguese-Indian Roman Catholic saint *

Gonzalo Garcia (disambiguation) Gonzalo Garcia may refer to: * Gonzalo García (basketball) (born 1967), Argentine basketball coach * Gonzalo García (cyclist) (born 1976), Argentine cyclist * Gonzalo Garcia (dancer), New York City Ballet principal dancer * Gonzalo García (f ...

, multiple people *

Gustavo C. Garcia Gustavo "Gus" C. Garcia (July 27, 1915 – June 3, 1964) was an American civil rights attorney. Garcia worked with fellow attorney Carlos Cadena in the landmark case '' Hernández v. Texas'' (1954), arguing before the US Supreme Court for the e ...

(1915–1964), Mexican-American civil rights activist *

Gwendolyn Garcia Gwendolyn Fiel Garcia (born October 12, 1955) is a Filipina politician serving as the governor of Cebu since 2019, a position she previously held from 2004 and 2013—being the first woman to hold that office. She was the representative of Ceb ...

(born 1955), Filipino politician, governor of Cebu from 2004–2013, and since 2019

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* Héctor García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Humberto García (disambiguation) Humberto García may refer to: * Humberto Leal Garcia (1973–2011), Mexican criminal and inmate on death row in Texas * Humberto Tony García, American voice actor and announcer * Humberto García Reyes (born 1953), Mexican politician * Humberto G ...

, multiple people

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Ibn Gharsiya Abū ‘Āmir Ibn Gharsīyah al-Bashkunsī ( ar, أبو عامر بن غرسية البشكنسي ) (died 1084), popularly known as Ibn Gharsiya or Ibn García, was a Muwallad poet and ''katib'' (writer) in the Taifa court in Denia. Ibn Ghar ...

, Andalusi writer *

Iolanda García Sàez Iolanda García Sàez (born 21 June 1975) is a Spanish ski mountaineer. She was born in Sallent de Llobregat (Province of Barcelona). Selected results * 2002: ** 4th, Spanish Championship team (together with Olga Elena Deyurka) * 2003: ** 1st, ...

, Spanish ski mountaineer *

Inez García Inez García (1941–2003) was a Hispanic woman who became a cause célèbre of the feminist movement when she was charged with the 1974 murder of a man who had raped her. Background García was born in New York City and raised in Spanish Har ...

(1941–2003), American feminist *

Iratxe García Iratxe García Pérez (; born 7 October 1974) is a Spanish politician of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). She has served as Member of the European Parliament since 2004, and has served as the Leader of the Progressive Alliance of Soc ...

, Spanish politician, Member of the European Parliament *

Isaac García Isaac García (born April 5, 1968) is a retired male long-distance runner from Mexico, who specialized in the marathon. He set his personal best (2:10:54) in the classic distance on April 25, 1995 when he got the third place in Rotterdam. He repre ...

(born 1968), Mexican long-distance runner *

Iván García (disambiguation) Iván García may refer to: * Iván García (sprinter) (born 1972), former sprinter from Cuba * Iván García (diver) (born 1993), Mexican diver * Iván García Cortina Iván García Cortina (born 20 November 1995) is a Spanish cyclist, who cu ...

, multiple people

J

Jacalyn Lopez Garcia Jacalyn Lopez Garcia (born 1953) is a multimedia Chicana artist and activist, whose work focuses on photography and digital art. She has worked in photography, painting, music and theater. Her art has been featured in museums, newspaper articles, u ...

(born 1953), American artist *

Jacques Garcia Jacques Garcia, (born 25 September 1947) is a French architect, interior designer and garden designer, best known for his contemporary interiors of Paris hotels and restaurants. Biography Born in 1947, Jacques Garcia showed a talent for drawing ...

, French designer * Jaime García (born 1986), Mexican baseball player *

Jaime García (equestrian) Jaime García Cruz (3 October 1910 – 16 May 1959) was a Spanish equestrian who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1948 he and his horse Bizarro won the silver medal as part of the Spain jumping J ...

(1910–1959), Spanish horse rider * Jarlin García (born 1993), Dominican baseball player *

Jason Garcia Jason Emilio Garcia (born November 21, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. Professional career Boston Red Sox Garcia was drafted by the B ...

, American professional baseball player *

Jean Garcia Jessica Anne Rodriguez Maitim (born August 22, 1969), better known as Jean Garcia (), is a Filipino television and film actress, who hails from Angeles City. She is best known for her role as Madam Claudia Buenavista in the original version o ...

, Filipino telenovela actress *

Jean-Louis Garcia Jean-Louis Garcia (born 20 September 1962) is a French football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of Belgian First Division A side RFC Seraing. Club career Garcia was a goalkeeper for many clubs including AS Cannes, ...

(born 1962), French soccer player *

Jeff Garcia Jeffrey Jason Garcia (born February 24, 1970) is a former American football quarterback. After attending high school and junior college in Gilroy, California, Garcia played college football at San Jose State University. A four-time CFL All-St ...

(born 1970), NFL and former Canadian football player of Irish and Mexican descent *

Jennica Garcia Jennica Alexis Maitim Garcia-Uytingco (born December 26, 1989) is a Filipina actress, host and director. She is the daughter of veteran actress, Jean Garcia. She is currently a freelance artist. She is also a host in the recently launched channel ...

, Filipino actress *

Jerry Garcia Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for being the principal songwriter, lead guitarist, and a vocalist with the rock band Grateful Dead, which he co-founded and which came to prominence ...

(1942–1995), American rock-and-roll musician (

Grateful Dead The Grateful Dead was an American rock music, rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band is known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, Folk music, folk, country music, country, jazz, bluegrass music, bluegrass, ...

) *

Jessica Marie Garcia Jessica Marie Garcia (born March 23, 1987) is an American actress. She made her acting debut as Sierra on the drama series ''Huge'' (2010), and subsequently played Becky on the sitcom '' The Middle'' (2012–2014). Her breakthrough came with pla ...

, American actress *

Jesús García Jesús García Corona (13 November 1881 – 7 November 1907) was a Mexican railroad brakeman who died while preventing a train loaded with dynamite from exploding near Nacozari, Sonora, in 1907. As "", he is revered as a national hero and ...

(1881–1907), Mexican railroad brakeman and national hero * Jesús García (disambiguation), multiple people *

JoAnna Garcia JoAnna García Swisher (''née'' García; born August 10, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Sam in ''Are You Afraid of the Dark?'' (1994–96), Vicki Appleby in ''Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2000), and Cheyenne Hart-Mo ...

(born 1979), American actress *

Joaquín "Jack" García Joaquín "Jack" García (born 1952) is a Cuban-American retired FBI agent, best known for his undercover work infiltrating the Gambino crime family in New York City. García is regarded as one of the most successful and prolific undercover agents ...

(born 1952), Cuban-American FBI agent *

Joaquín Torres-García Joaquín Torres García (28 July 1874 – 8 August 1949) was a Uruguayan-Spanish artist who was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Torres-García emigrated to Catalunya, Spain as an adolescent, where he began his career as an artist in 1891. For ...

(1874–1949), Uruguayan artist * John Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Johnny García Johnny García Lopez (born 19 July 1978) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a defender. Club career García made his debut for Club Deportivo Guadalajara of the Primera División de México as a midfielder in the 2001 ...

, Mexican footballer * Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (1972–2019), Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host, better known by his stage name

Chokoleit Jonathan Aguilar Garcia (June 25, 1970 – March 9, 2019), better known by his stage name Chokoleit, was a Filipino comedian, actor, and TV host. He was best known for his role as Pearly Shell in the Philippine television series ''Marina''. Edu ...

Jorge Garcia Jorge Garcia (born April 28, 1973) is an American actor and comedian. He first came to public attention with his performance as Hector Lopez on the television show ''Becker'', but subsequently became best known for his portrayal of Hugo "Hurley ...

(born 1979), Hispanic American actor * José García (disambiguation), multiple people * Joseph Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Joshua Garcia Joshua Espineli Garcia (; born October 7, 1997) is a Filipino actor, dancer, and commercial model. He began his professional acting career in 2015 after being part of the reality show '' Pinoy Big Brother: All In'' as a contestant. He rose to p ...

(born 1997), Filipino actor, dancer and model *

Jsu Garcia Jesus "Jsu" Garcia (), also credited as Nick Corri (born October 6, 1963), is an American film and television actor and producer. Together with author John-Roger, he runs the production company Scott J-R Productions. Early life Garcia was bor ...

, American actor and producer * Juan Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Juanín García Juan Antonio "Juanín" García Lorenzana (born 28 August 1977 in León) is a Spanish handball player. He currently plays for CB Ademar León. He participated at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain men's national hand ...

(born 1977), Spanish handball player * Julio García (disambiguation), multiple people

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Kathryn Garcia Kathryn A. Garcia (; born March 3, 1970) is an American public official serving as Director of State Operations for the state of New York. She served as commissioner for the New York City Sanitation Department from 2014 to 2020 and was a candidat ...

(born 1970), Commissioner of the New York City Sanitation Department *

Kyla Garcia Kyla Tucaya Garcia is an American stage, film, and television actress and audiobook narrator. As an audiobook narrator, she has received 14 Earphone Awards and has been a finalist for four Audie Awards. Biography Garcia was born and raised in ...

, American actress

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Léa Garcia Léa Garcia (born March 11, 1933) is a Brazilian actress. She is known for her numerous television and film roles. Her breakout role was in the Oscar-winning ''Black Orpheus'', in which she portrayed Serafina, Eurydice's crazy cousin. Television ...

(born 1933), Brazilian actress *

Leury García Leury García (born March 18, 1991) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Texas Rangers. While primarily used as an infielder and center fi ...

(born 1991), Dominican baseball player *

Lilian Garcia Lilián Annette Garcia (born August 19, 1966) is a Spanish-American ring announcer, singer and podcaster best known for her time with WWE. She is currently announcing for the Professional Fighters League (PFL).Doyle, Dave"Former WWE ring announce ...

(born 1966), Spanish-American singer and former WWE ring announcer * Luis García (disambiguation), multiple people

M

* Maikel García (born 2000), Venezuelan baseball player *

Mannie Garcia Mannie Garcia is an American freelance photojournalist currently based in Washington, D.C. His photos have been in many publications including ''TIME'', ''The Washington Post'' and ''USA Today''. History Garcia's photos of the Ramstein airshow dis ...

, American freelance photojournalist *

Manolo García Manuel García García-Pérez (*Poblenou, Barcelona, is a Spanish singer and painter. His first LPs were recorded with the rock bands Los Rápidos, Los Burros and El Último de la Fila. His singing style is a mixture of pop rock, flamenco ...

, Spanish singer and painter * Manolo García (make-up artist), Spanish make-up artist * Manuel García (disambiguation), multiple people * Marcario Garcia (1920–1972), Mexican-born United States Medal of Honor winner * Marcela Bovio García (born 1979), Mexican singer, lead vocalist of the metal band

Stream of Passion Stream of Passion is a Dutch progressive metal band with symphonic and gothic influences founded by guitarist and composer Arjen Anthony Lucassen and Mexican singer, violinist, and lyricist Marcela Bovio. They have released four studio albums. In ...

Marcelino García Toral Marcelino García Toral (; born 14 August 1965), known simply as Marcelino in his playing days, is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. During a ten-year senior career, he amassed La Liga totals o ...

(born 1965), Spanish football coach *

Marcelino García (cyclist) Marcelino García Alonso (born 1971 in Oviedo, Asturias) is a Spanish former professional road cyclist. He rode for the Danish professional cycling team, , which he joined coming from Spanish Team ONCE. He rode for the Danish team until 2002, whe ...

(born 1971), Spanish professional road bicycle racer * Marcelo García (disambiguation), multiple people * Maria Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people * María Dolores García Cotarelo, Granada politician *

María Esther García López María Esther García López (born, 8 December 1948, La Degollada, Valdés, Asturias) is a poet and writer in Asturian and Spanish. She is the president of the Asociación de Escritores de Asturias (Asturias Writers Association). She graduated i ...

(born 1948), Spanish poet, writer; president, Asturias Writers Association *

Marilinda Garcia Marilinda Joy Garcia (born ) is an American lobbyist and politician from the state of New Hampshire. A Republican, she served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing the Rockingham 8th district from 2012 to 2014. She previousl ...

, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives *

Marina García Urzainqui Marina García Urzainqui (born 6 June 1994) is a Spanish swimmer. She was born in Barcelona. At the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an internatio ...

(born 1994), Spanish swimmer *

Marta García (disambiguation) Marta or Martha García may refer to: * Marta García (runner) (born 1998), Spanish middle- and long-distance runner * Marta García (dancer) (1949–2017), Cuban ballet dancer * Marta García (skater) (born 1993), Spanish figure skater * Marta Gar ...

, multiple people * Martín García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Mayra García Mayra Aide García Lopez (born May 16, 1972 in Tecate, Baja California) is a beach volleyball player from Mexico, who won the silver medal in the women's beach team competition at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republi ...

(born 1972), Mexican beach volleyball player *

Maricris Garcia Maria Cristina Yu Garcia-Cruz (born September 26, 1987), professionally known as Maricris Garcia-Cruz (), is a Filipina singer and actress. She came to prominence after winning the third season of '' Pinoy Pop Superstar''. She is the Philippine ...

, Filipino singer *

Mayte Jannell Garcia Mayte Jannell Garcia (; born November 12, 1973) is an American dancer, actress and singer. She was married to Prince (musician), Prince for four years and has worked with various music artists. Early life Garcia was born on November 12, 1973, ...

(born 1973), Puerto Rican-American dancer *

Melani García Melani García (born 10 June 2007) is a Spanish singer. She won ''La Voz Kids'' in 2018 and represented Spain at Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019 held on 24 November in Gliwice, Poland with the song "Marte", placing third. Career ''La Voz Ki ...

(born 2007), Spanish classical singer * Miguel García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Michael Garcia (disambiguation) Michael or Mike Garcia may refer to: *Michael Garcia (politician) (born 1974), former Colorado legislator *Mike Garcia (politician) (born 1976), Republican representative from California *Michael J. Garcia (born 1961), Associate Justice of the New ...

, multiple people *

Mireia García Mireia García Sánchez (born 31 July 1981 in Viladecans, Catalonia) is a former butterfly swimmer from Spain, who competed for her native country at 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that tournament she won the bro ...

(born 1981), Spanish butterfly swimmer

N

* Natalie Garcia (born 1990), American-born Mexican footballer *

Natalie Garcia (gymnast) Natalie Garcia (born 21 March 2003) is a Canadian rhythmic gymnast. Garcia competed at the 2018 Youth Olympics in the individual all-around event and at the 2019 Pan American Games where she won a silver medal in the clubs event. She also co ...

, (born 2003), Canadian rhythmic gymnast * Néstor García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Nieves García Vicente Nieves García Vicente (born 23 July 1955) is a Spanish chess player who holds the title of Woman International Master (WIM, 1978). She is an eleven time Spanish Women's Chess Champion (1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1998, ...

(born 1955), Spanish chess master *

Nick Garcia Nick Garcia (born April 9, 1979 in Plano, Texas) is an American former soccer player. Career Youth and College As a junior and senior at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas, Garcia helped his high school win their first 2 TAPPS state boy ...

(born 1979), Mexican American soccer player *

Nicole Garcia Nicole Garcia (born 22 April 1946) is a French actress, film director and screenwriter. Her film '' Charlie Says'' was entered into the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Her film ''Going Away'' was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 20 ...

(born 1946), French actress, film director and writer *

Nina García Ninotchka "Nina" García (; born May 3, 1965) is a Colombian Americans, Colombian-American fashion journalist, the editor-in-chief of ''Elle magazine, Elle'', author, and a judge on the Lifetime Television, Bravo/Lifetime reality television progr ...

(born 1967), Colombian fashion journalist and critic *

Nubya Garcia Nubya Nyasha Garcia (born 1991) is an English jazz musician, saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Early life and education Garcia was born in 1991 in Camden Town, London, the youngest of four siblings, to a Guyanese mother, a former civil se ...

(born 1991), British jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader

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Odalys Garcia Odalis or Odalys is a given name which may refer to: * Odalys Adams (born 1966), Cuban former hurdler * Odalys García (born 1975), Cuban actress, model, singer and show host * Odalis Pérez Odalis Amadol Pérez (June 11, 1977 – March 10, 2022 ...

(born 1975), Cuban-American actress and television show host * Oskar Matute García de Jalón (born 1972), Basque politician *

Orlando Garcia (disambiguation) Orlando Garcia may refer to: * Orlando Jacinto Garcia (born 1954), Cuban American composer of contemporary classical music * Orlando Luis Garcia (born 1952), United States district court judge * Orlando García (footballer) (born 1995), Mexican foo ...

, multiple people

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Pablo Garcia (disambiguation) Pablo Garcia may refer to: Sports * Pablo García (baseball) (1923–1997), Cuban professional baseball player * Pablo García (basketball) (born 1946), Cuban basketball player * Pablo García (footballer, born 1977), Uruguayan football defensive m ...

, multiple people *

Paloma García Ovejero Paloma García Ovejero (born 12 August 1975) is a Spanish journalist. She began her career as a news editor and broadcast journalist for Cadena COPE and Radio Nacional de España. In 2016 she became the first woman to serve as Vice Director of th ...

(born 1975), Spanish journalist *

Patrick Garcia Franz Patrick Velasco Garcia, known professionally as Patrick Garcia (born September 14, 1981), is a Filipino actor. Early life At the age of 9, Garcia started as an altar boy at St. James Parish Church Headed by Bro. Paul Abiog of Ayala, Alab ...

(born 1981), Filipino actor * Pedro Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Pete Garcia Pedro Andres Garcia (born September 18, 1961) is a Cuban-born American sports administrator who was the athletic director for Florida International University since 2006. Previously, Garcia was director of football operations at the University ...

, Athletic director of Florida International University *

Pierre-Emmanuel Garcia Pierre-Emmanuel Garcia (born 5 May 1983, Narbonne, France) is a French-born Spanish rugby union player. He plays as a centre. Garcia currently plays for Castres Olympique, in the French Top 14. He has 4 caps for Spain , image_flag ...

(born 1983), French rugby player * Pilar "Ailyn" Giménez García (born 1982), Spanish singer, lead vocalist of the gothic metal band

Sirenia The Sirenia (), commonly referred to as sea-cows or sirenians, are an order of fully aquatic, herbivorous mammals that inhabit swamps, rivers, estuaries, marine wetlands, and coastal marine waters. The Sirenia currently comprise two distinct f ...

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* Radamel García (1957–2019), Colombian footballer * Radamel Falcao García (born 1986), Colombian footballer *

Rafael García (disambiguation) Rafael García may refer to: Politics * Rafael Villicaña García (born 1958), Mexican politician * Rafael García Tinajero (born 1960), Mexican politician Sports * Rafael García Cortés (born 1958), Spanish retired footballer * Rafael García (fo ...

, multiple people *

Ramón García (disambiguation) Ramón García or Ramon Garcia may refer to: * Ramón García (1990s pitcher) (born 1969), former Venezuelan-American baseball pitcher * Ramón García (gymnast) (born 1940), Spanish Olympic gymnast * Ramón García (TV host), Spanish celebrity ...

, multiple people * Raúl García (disambiguation), multiple people * Rebecca Garcia (computer programmer), American computer programmer * Rebecca Garcia (politician) (born 1973), Brazilian economist and politician *

Renaud Garcia-Fons Renaud Garcia-Fons (born December 24, 1962) is a highly accomplished French upright-bass player and composer. Career Garcia-Fons started his musical studies at an early age. At five years old he picked up playing the piano, switched to classic ...

(born 1962), French upright-bass player and composer * Ricardo Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Richard Garcia Richard Garcia (born 4 September 1981) is an Australian association football manager and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for Australia's U23 team, having previously managed A-League Men's side Perth Glory. As a player, Garc ...

(born 1981), Australian soccer player *

Rico Garcia Joshua Rico Garcia (born January 10, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Robel García (born 1993), Dominican baseball player * Robert Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people * Roberto García (disambiguation), multiple people * Rodrigo García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rómulo García Rómulo García (1927 – December 18, 2005) was Roman Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Bahía Blanca (Archidioecese Sinus Albis), Argentina. His title, in Latin, at the moment of his death was Romulus, Archiepiscopus Emeritus Si ...

(1927–2005), Archbishop of Bahía Blanca, Argentina *

Rony García Rony Javier García (born December 19, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020. Career New York Yankees García signed with the New York Yankees as ...

(born 1997), Dominican baseball player *

Rosman García Rosman José García (January 3, 1979 – December 29, 2011) was a Venezuelan professional baseball relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2003 through 2004 for the Texas Rangers. Listed at 6' 2", 215 lb., he bat ...

(born 1979), Venezuelan-American baseball player *

RR Garcia Ryan Roose B. Garcia (born January 12, 1990) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 6th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Barako Bull ...

(born 1990), Filipino basketball player * Ruben Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people *

Rudi Garcia Rudi José Garcia (; ; born 20 February 1964) is a French professional football manager and former player who is the manager of Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr. Early life Rudi Garcia's father, José, was a Spanish expatriate who played ...

(born 1964), French football manager *

Ryan Garcia Ryan Garcia (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He held the WBC interim lightweight title in 2021. As of May 2023, he is ranked as the world's fourth-best active lightweight by '' The Ring'' magazine, seventh-best by BoxRec ...

(born 1998), American boxer

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* Salvador García (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sara García Sara García Hidalgo (8 September 1895 – 21 November 1980) was a Mexican actress who made her biggest mark during the "Golden Age of Mexican cinema". During the 1940s and 1950s, she often played the part of a no-nonsense but lovable grandm ...

(1895–1980), Mexican actress *

Sergent Garcia Sergent Garcia is the band formed around French singer ''Bruno Garcia'' (1964, France) who had previously been the guitarist of punk band Ludwig Von 88. Sergent Garcia’s music is a mixture of cumbia, reggae, salsa, Ragga, ragamuffin, rock and ...

, stage name of

Bruno Garcia Bruno Garcia da Silva (born 29 November 1970) is a Brazilian actor.Cinemateca Brasileira, ''Castro Alves'_[em_linha/nowiki>">m_linha">_[em_linha/nowiki>/ref> _Filmography *2013_-_''Turbo_(film).html" "title="m_linha/nowiki>.html" ;"title="m lin ...

(born 1964), French solo artist * Sergio García (born 1980), Spanish golfer * Nikki Bella, Stephanie Nicole Garcia Colace (born 1983), American twin pro-wrestler known as Nikki Bella * Stephanie Garcia (born 1988), American athlete * Sunny Garcia (born 1970), Hawaiian surfer

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* Tony Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people

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Vanessa García Vanessa García Vega (born July 18, 1984 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico) is an Olympic and National Record holding freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. She swam for her native country at the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics. García's silver m ...

(born 1984), Puerto Rican freestyle swimmer * Victor Garcia (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Willis García (born 1970), Venezuelan judoka *

Winston Garcia Winston Fiel Garcia (born May 21, 1958) is a Filipino economist, lawyer, and corporate leader who was the general manager and president of Government Service Insurance System. He has served as the director and board member of several of the bigges ...

(born 1958), Filipino politician and lawyer

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* Xavier García (disambiguation), multiple people

Y

Yimi García Yimi García (; born August 18, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins and Houston Astros. He signed wit ...

(born 1990), Dominican baseball player *

Ylona Garcia Ylona Jade Garcia(; born 28 February 2002) is a Filipino-Australian singer, songwriter and actress. Garcia made her breakthrough in the Philippines in 2015 when she became a part of the television series Pinoy Big Brother where she finished as ...

(born 2002), Filipino-Australian actress, singer, and model * Yohan García (born 1982), Cuban swimmer *

Yordanis García Yordanis García Barrisonte (; born November 21, 1988, in San Juan y Martínez, Pinar del Río) is a male decathlete from Cuba who competed for his native country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 2005 World Youth champion, he is a two-time me ...

(born 1988), Cuban decathlete * Yusmely García (born 1983), Venezuelan hurdler

Fictional characters

Isabella Garcia-Shapiro The following is a character list of main and secondary characters on the Disney Channel series ''Phineas and Ferb''. Main characters Phineas Flynn Phineas Flynn (voiced by Vincent Martella) is the main character of the series. He has red h ...

in ''

Phineas and Ferb ''Phineas and Ferb'' is an American animated musical-comedy television series created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh for Disney Channel and Disney XD. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was originally broadcast as a ...

'' * Juan García Cortes, in the video game ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' *

Penelope Garcia Penelope Grace Garcia is a fictional character portrayed by Kirsten Vangsness on the CBS crime dramas ''Criminal Minds'' and its short-lived spin-off '' Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior''. She is the technical analyst of the Behavioral Analysis ...

in the crime drama ''

Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis (writer), Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was r ...

'' * Robert Garcia, in the ''Art of Fighting'' and ''King of Fighters'' video game series * Sergeant García, from

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franchise * Antonio Garcia, in the television show '' Power Rangers: Samurai'' * Dr. Che Garcia, the main antagonist in the video game ''

Last Alert ''Last Alert'' (known as ''Red Alert'' in Europe and Japan) is a single-player top down shooting game developed by Sin-Nihon Laser Soft. It was released in Japan in 1989 and North America in 1990 for the TurboGrafx-CD. The story is that of a lone s ...

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