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

Bargo, 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 Bargo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bargo in America

Bargo is the 18793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bargo surname appeared 1,458 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 Bargo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bargo 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 Bargo

The surname BARGO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "bargo," which means "enclosure" or "fence." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with enclosures or fences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BARGO can be found in the Venetian archives from the 14th century. In a document dated 1372, a certain "Giovanni Bargo" is mentioned as a landowner in the city of Verona. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a surname by that time.

During the 15th century, the name BARGO appears to have spread beyond the Veneto region. In 1481, a manuscript from the Vatican Archives mentions a "Pietro Bargo" who served as a papal scribe. This indicates that individuals with this surname had begun to find employment in various parts of Italy.

In the 16th century, the name BARGO can be found in records from the city of Florence. A notable figure was Antonio Bargo (1523-1592), a renowned sculptor who contributed to the decoration of the Basilica di Santa Croce. His works can still be admired in the church today.

As the centuries passed, the BARGO surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a Neapolitan merchant named Giuseppe Bargo (1712-1787) established trade routes with the Ottoman Empire, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia Bargo (1845-1923), an Italian educator and women's rights advocate. She founded several schools for girls in her native Tuscany and campaigned for greater educational opportunities for women.

In the 20th century, the name BARGO gained international recognition through the works of the Italian-American author and journalist, Mario Bargo (1908-1986). Born in New York to Italian immigrants, he wrote extensively about the experiences of Italian-Americans, shedding light on their struggles and cultural contributions.

While these are just a few examples, the surname BARGO has a rich history that spans centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on the places they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bargo

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

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

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