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

Barga, 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 Barga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barga in America

Barga is the 26833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barga surname appeared 906 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 Barga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barga 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 Barga

The surname Barga originates from the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, where it was first recorded in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "barga," meaning "village" or "community." The name is thought to have its roots in the Pahari language, spoken in the Himalayan regions of northern India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barga can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document mentions the village of Barga, situated in the hills of present-day Himachal Pradesh.

In the 17th century, the name Barga appeared in the records of the British East India Company, as they established trade routes and settlements in the region. Several merchants and traders bearing the surname Barga are mentioned in these records, indicating their involvement in commercial activities.

The 18th and 19th centuries saw the emergence of notable individuals with the surname Barga. Ratan Singh Barga (1742-1804) was a renowned military commander who served under the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh, playing a crucial role in the expansion of the Sikh Empire. Mohan Lal Barga (1812-1877) was a prominent scholar and poet, known for his contributions to the Pahari literary tradition.

In the 20th century, the name Barga continued to be associated with influential figures. Shyam Sunder Barga (1901-1972) was a renowned educationist and social reformer, instrumental in establishing several schools and educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh. Vijay Kumar Barga (1924-2005) was a distinguished diplomat who served as India's ambassador to several countries, including the United States and Russia.

Notably, the village of Barga in Himachal Pradesh has been recognized as the ancestral homeland of many individuals bearing this surname. The name has also been linked to various place names in the region, such as Bargaon and Bargari, which further solidifies its connection to the local geography and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barga

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

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 Barga 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 Barga 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 Barga was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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