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

Pargo, 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 Pargo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pargo in America

Pargo is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pargo surname appeared 295 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 Pargo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pargo 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 Pargo

The surname PARGO is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, with its roots traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "pargo," which refers to a type of fish, specifically the red porgy or sea bream.

One of the earliest known references to the name PARGO can be found in records from the 14th century, where it appears as a surname in various regions of Spain, particularly in the coastal areas of Andalusia and Valencia. It is speculated that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive term for individuals who were involved in fishing or lived in coastal communities.

In the 15th century, the surname PARGO gained prominence in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, where it appeared in several documents related to land ownership and taxation. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Juan PARGO, a merchant from Valencia who traded in seafood and other goods along the Mediterranean coast.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Atlantic, the PARGO surname made its way to the Americas, particularly to regions with significant Spanish colonial influence, such as Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. In the 16th century, records show the presence of individuals with the PARGO surname in various parts of the Spanish colonies.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the PARGO surname in the Americas was Pedro PARGO, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century under the leadership of Hernán Cortés. Another notable figure was Diego PARGO, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 16th century and was renowned for his missionary work among the indigenous populations of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, the PARGO surname gained prominence in the Caribbean region, particularly in Cuba, where it was associated with several prominent families involved in various aspects of colonial society, including agriculture, trade, and local governance. One notable individual from this period was Alonso PARGO, a wealthy landowner and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the Cuban sugar industry.

As the centuries progressed, the PARGO surname continued to spread across different regions, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, such as politics, arts, and academia. Among the notable individuals with this surname in more recent history are Eugenio PARGO, a Cuban writer and poet born in the late 19th century, and Jannero PARGO, an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the early 21st century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pargo

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

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

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