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

Irgang, 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 Irgang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irgang in America

Irgang is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irgang surname appeared 153 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 Irgang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irgang 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 Irgang

The surname IRGANG is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "irgangen," meaning "to wander" or "to roam." It likely originated in the late medieval period, between the 12th and 15th centuries, when many German families adopted hereditary surnames based on occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.

The name IRGANG is believed to have first appeared in the regions of central and southern Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Hesse. It may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals who traveled extensively or had a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IRGANG can be found in the "Bairisches Wörterbuch" (Bavarian Dictionary), a compilation of regional dialects and surnames from the late 18th century, where it is listed as a surname derived from the verb "irgangen."

In the 16th century, a man named Hans Irgang was documented as a resident of the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in Bavaria. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in that region during the Renaissance period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname IRGANG. One prominent figure was Johann Irgang (1682-1748), a German theologian and pastor from Saxony, who served as the rector of the Thomasschule (St. Thomas School) in Leipzig, a renowned educational institution.

Another historical figure was Karl Irgang (1834-1898), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the development of the city of Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg during the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, Erich Irgang (1887-1976) was a German businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Irgang-Werke, a successful manufacturing company specializing in metal products and machinery.

Theodor Irgang (1885-1968) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who served as a member of the Reichstag (German parliament) during the Weimar Republic in the 1920s.

Additionally, the name IRGANG has been associated with certain geographical locations, such as the village of Irgang in the Rhön Mountains region of Bavaria, potentially indicating a connection to the surname's origins or early settlements of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irgang

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

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

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