Find out how popular the last name Baerga is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Baerga.

Baerga, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Baerga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baerga in America

Baerga is the 34668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baerga surname appeared 652 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Baerga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baerga to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Baerga

The surname Baerga has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque language, and may be related to the words "barra" and "baeratu," which refer to a wooded area or forest.

The name was initially concentrated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and Navarre. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Baerega, Baerga, and Baergoa.

One of the earliest known references to the name Baerga can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This document lists several individuals with the surname Baerga, indicating their presence in various parts of northern Spain.

In the 15th century, records mention a Pedro Baerga, a prominent landowner and military leader from the Basque Country, who fought in the War of the Castilian Succession (1475-1479). Another notable figure was Juan Baerga, a respected scholar and cleric who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca in the early 16th century.

During the Age of Exploration, some individuals with the surname Baerga accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas. For example, historical records mention a Diego Baerga, who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a family bearing the surname Baerga was prominent in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country. One member, Tomás Baerga (1620-1690), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local governance.

Another notable figure was Ignacio Baerga (1775-1845), a renowned military engineer and architect from Navarre. He contributed to the design and construction of several fortifications and public works projects in Spain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

While the surname Baerga has its roots in Spain, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned here focus primarily on its origins and early presence in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baerga

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Baerga.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Baerga was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Baerga has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Baerga was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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