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

Bargas, 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 Bargas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bargas in America

Bargas is the 10724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bargas surname appeared 2,979 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bargas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bargas 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 Bargas

The surname BARGAS originated in Spain in the late medieval period, likely derived from the Spanish word "barga," meaning a type of shrub or bush. It may have initially been a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with these plants.

In the 15th century, records show the BARGAS name in the region of Castile, particularly in the towns of Valladolid and Burgos. Variations in early spellings include Bargos, Barghas, and Bargazo, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

One of the earliest known references to the BARGAS name is in a 1487 land deed from the village of Torquemada, where a certain Pedro Bargas is listed as a witness. This suggests the name was already established in that area by the late 15th century.

The BARGAS surname may also be connected to the town of Bargas, located in the province of Toledo. It's possible the name originated as a toponymic surname for someone from this place.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the BARGAS name appears in various historical records and manuscripts across Spain. Notable figures include:

• Diego de Bargas (1543-1612), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Juan de Oñate on expeditions to New Mexico.
• María de Bargas (1598-1672), a renowned poet and writer from Seville.
• Bernardo Bargas de Carión (1627-1691), a Jesuit scholar and theologian from Valladolid.
• Juana Bargas y Luján (1654-1719), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Madrid.
• Francisco Bargas Machuca (1712-1767), a noted architect and designer of the Baroque style in Granada.

As the BARGAS surname spread across Spain and its territories, it likely acquired new associations and meanings based on local contexts and individual accomplishments. However, its roots can be traced back to the regions of Castile and Toledo in the late medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bargas

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

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

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