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

Fargas, 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 Fargas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fargas in America

Fargas is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fargas surname appeared 326 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 Fargas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fargas 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 Fargas

The surname Fargas has its origins in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have emerged in the early 14th century and is derived from the Catalan word "farga," meaning "blacksmith's forge" or "ironworks." The name likely indicated that the original bearers were associated with the blacksmithing trade or lived near a forge.

One of the earliest known references to the name Fargas can be found in the Catalonian Fogatge (tax records) of 1365, where it is spelled "Ffargas." This document provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames in Catalonia during that period.

In the 15th century, the name Fargas appeared in several historical records, including the Llibre del Consolat del Mar, a medieval maritime code from Barcelona. This suggests that some individuals with the surname Fargas may have been involved in maritime activities or trade.

During the 16th century, the name Fargas spread beyond Catalonia, with notable figures such as Joan Fargas (1535-1602), a Catalan writer and translator. His works included translations of classical texts and religious literature.

In the 17th century, the surname Fargas gained prominence in various parts of Spain and its territories. One noteworthy individual was Francisco Fargas (1620-1685), a Spanish military officer and governor of the Canary Islands.

The 18th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the surname Fargas. Antonio Fargas (1714-1798) was a Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works, while José Fargas (1758-1822) was a renowned architect who designed numerous buildings in Barcelona.

As the name spread across Europe, it also took on various spellings and variations, such as Fargues, Forgues, and Forgás, reflecting the linguistic influences of different regions.

Other notable individuals with the surname Fargas include Rafael Fargas (1853-1926), a Spanish politician and journalist who served as the Mayor of Barcelona, and Mariano Fargas (1880-1944), a Spanish actor and director who made significant contributions to the early days of Spanish cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fargas

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

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

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