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

Iorga, 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 Iorga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iorga in America

Iorga is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iorga surname appeared 124 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 Iorga.

The history of the last name Iorga

The surname Iorga is of Romanian origin, tracing its roots back to the late 19th century. It is believed to be derived from the Romanian word "iorgă," which means "whip" or "lash." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with trades or occupations involving the use of whips, such as coachmen or animal handlers.

One of the earliest known references to the name Iorga can be found in historical records from the Wallachian region of present-day Romania. In the late 1800s, a prominent Romanian historian and literary critic named Nicolae Iorga (1871-1940) rose to prominence. He was a prolific writer and played a significant role in promoting Romanian culture and nationalism.

Another notable figure bearing the Iorga surname was Alexandru Iorga (1887-1940), a Romanian diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the late 1930s. His tenure coincided with a period of political turmoil and international tensions leading up to World War II.

In the realm of art, the name Iorga is associated with Theodor Iorga (1878-1938), a Romanian painter known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life. His works are considered an important part of the Romanian artistic heritage.

The Iorga name also has ties to the literary world through the works of Valentin Iorga (1878-1924), a Romanian poet and novelist. His writings often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the Romanian people.

While the Iorga surname is primarily associated with Romania, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in regions with historical ties to Romania, such as Moldova and parts of Ukraine. However, the name appears to be most concentrated and deeply rooted in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iorga

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

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

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