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

Bergara, 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 Bergara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bergara in America

Bergara is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bergara surname appeared 345 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 Bergara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bergara 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 Bergara

The surname Bergara originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Basque word "bergaratz," meaning "place of quarries" or "stone quarry," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who worked in or lived near a stone quarry.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bergara surname can be traced back to the 11th century in the Navarre region of Spain. In the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript detailing the routes and traditions of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, there are references to individuals with the surname Bergara residing in the town of Pamplona.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Bergara name was Lope de Bergara, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived in the late 13th century. He was involved in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, and his name appears in several historical accounts from that period.

In the 15th century, Juan de Bergara was a skilled stonemason who worked on the construction of the Cathedral of Burgos, one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in Spain. His contributions to this architectural masterpiece are well-documented in the cathedral's archives.

During the 16th century, the Bergara surname gained prominence in the Basque Country, with several notable individuals bearing the name. Martín de Bergara (1499-1574) was a renowned Basque philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

Another notable figure from this period was Catalina de Bergara (1537-1597), a Basque noblewoman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the region. Her legacy is celebrated in various historical records and local traditions.

In the 18th century, the Bergara surname was associated with the renowned Bergara Armory, a weapons manufacturing center located in the town of Bergara in the Basque Country. This armory played a significant role in the production of high-quality firearms and blades, and its reputation extended far beyond the region.

Throughout history, the Bergara surname has been linked to various professions and achievements, from military service and construction to academia and philanthropy. While its origins can be traced back to the Basque region, the name has spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bergara

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

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

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