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

Barzaga, 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 Barzaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barzaga in America

Barzaga is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barzaga surname appeared 306 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 Barzaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barzaga 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 Barzaga

The surname Barzaga has its roots in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. Originating from the northern regions of the country, particularly the areas around the Venetian Alps, the name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "barzagus," which referred to a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barzaga surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, which spans from the 6th to the 8th century. This suggests that the name has been in use for over a millennium.

During the Renaissance, the Barzaga family gained prominence in the region of Treviso, northeast of Venice. Notable figures from this time included Giovanni Barzaga (1460-1528), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the area.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Barzaghi, Barzaghi, and Barzaghi. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional linguistic variations.

In the 18th century, the Barzaga name made its way to the island of Sicily, where a branch of the family settled. One of the most notable individuals from this lineage was Vincenzo Barzaga (1772-1842), a prominent lawyer and political figure who played a role in the Sicilian independence movement.

Moving into the 19th century, the Barzaga surname also found its way to the Americas, as Italian immigrants sought new opportunities abroad. One such individual was Giulia Barzaga (1835-1902), who emigrated to Argentina and became a respected educator and advocate for women's rights in the city of Buenos Aires.

Throughout the 20th century, the Barzaga name continued to be represented across various fields, including the arts, academia, and business. One notable figure was Emilio Barzaga (1920-2005), an Italian painter whose works were widely exhibited throughout Europe and celebrated for their use of vibrant colors and abstract forms.

While the Barzaga surname may not be among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that spans centuries and crosses borders, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this name throughout generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barzaga

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

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

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