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

Hernández Varga, 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 Hernández Varga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hernández Varga in America

Hernández Varga is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hernández Varga surname appeared 116 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 Hernández Varga.

The history of the last name Hernández Varga

The surname HERNANDEZVARGA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century during the era of the Spanish Reconquista. It is a compound name, combining the paternal surname Hernandez and the maternal surname Varga.

Hernandez is derived from the Spanish personal name Hernando, a variant of Fernando or Ferdinand. This name has Germanic roots, derived from the elements "fridu" meaning peace and "nanth" meaning daring or brave. The earliest recorded instances of Hernandez appear in documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia.

Varga, on the other hand, is believed to have originated from the Basque Country in northern Spain and southern France. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "barga," meaning a small valley or depression in the land, suggesting that early bearers of this name may have resided in such a geographical feature.

Historical records from the 16th century mention a notable figure named Juan Hernandez Varga, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Juan Hernandez Varga is credited with being one of the first Europeans to witness and document the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Diego Hernandez Varga (1562-1631), a Spanish painter and sculptor who contributed to the artistic renaissance in Seville during the Golden Age of Spanish art.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of Hernandez Varga settled in the region of Catalonia, where they established themselves as prominent landowners and vintners. One member of this family, Pedro Hernandez Varga (1712-1788), is recorded as having played a significant role in the development of the local wine industry.

During the 19th century, a notable figure named Maria Hernandez Varga (1824-1897) gained recognition for her work as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

Another individual of note was General Alejandro Hernandez Varga (1845-1923), a military leader who distinguished himself during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War, earning numerous honors for his service and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hernández Varga

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

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 Hernández Varga 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.

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

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