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

Sánchez-Vargas, 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 Sánchez-Vargas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sánchez-Vargas in America

Sánchez-Vargas is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Vargas surname appeared 156 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 Sánchez-Vargas.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Vargas

The surname SANCHEZVARGAS is a double-barrelled Spanish surname with origins in the Iberian Peninsula. It is a combination of the surnames Sanchez and Vargas, both of which have distinct histories and meanings.

Sanchez is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Sancho, which is a medieval Spanish form of the Late Latin name Sanctius, meaning "holy" or "sanctified." The name Sancho was popularized in Spain during the Middle Ages, and it was particularly common in the regions of Castile, León, and Aragon.

Vargas, on the other hand, is a toponymic surname that originated from various places in Spain, including towns and villages named Vargas or Bargas. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "barga," meaning "meadow" or "pasture."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sanchez dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the Kingdom of Castile. The surname Vargas also has a long history, with mentions in various historical records from the 13th century onwards.

Notable individuals with the surname SANCHEZVARGAS throughout history include:

1. Rodrigo Sánchez de Vargas (fl. 15th century), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands.
2. Diego Sánchez de Vargas (1524-1589), a Spanish soldier and author who wrote a chronicle of the conquest of New Mexico.
3. María Sánchez de Vargas (1578-1660), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner in New Mexico.
4. Pedro Sánchez de Vargas (1626-1696), a Spanish military officer and governor of New Mexico from 1690 to 1696.
5. Juan Sánchez Vargas (1754-1825), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the governor of Nuevo León from 1821 to 1825.

The surname SANCHEZVARGAS has its roots in various regions of Spain and has been associated with historical figures from different walks of life, including conquistadors, soldiers, landowners, and politicians. It is a reflection of the diverse cultural heritage and rich history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sánchez-Vargas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sánchez-Vargas.

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 Sánchez-Vargas 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 Sánchez-Vargas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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