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

Vago, 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 Vago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vago in America

Vago is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vago surname appeared 348 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 Vago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vago 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 Vago

The surname Vago originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vago," which means "wandering" or "vagabond." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who led a nomadic lifestyle or traveled frequently.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vago can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," which documents legal transactions and property ownership in the region of Lombardy, Italy. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Vago de Pavia," referring to an individual from the city of Pavia.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Vago gained prominence in the arts. One notable figure was Perino del Vago (c. 1501-1547), an Italian painter and architect who worked on the Vatican Loggia and the Villa Madama in Rome. His name "del Vago" translates to "of Vago," suggesting a connection to the surname's origin.

In the 16th century, the surname Vago was also found in Spain, where it was likely introduced by Italian immigrants. One notable Spaniard with this surname was Juan Vago (c. 1550-1623), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Alcalá.

The surname Vago also spread to other parts of Europe, including France and England. In the 17th century, a French nobleman named Jean-Baptiste Vago (c. 1620-1696) gained recognition for his military service during the Franco-Dutch War.

In more recent history, the surname Vago has been associated with various fields, including literature and politics. One notable figure was the Italian writer and journalist Carlo Vago (1891-1976), who was known for his novels and short stories.

While the surname Vago has been found in various parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to medieval Italy, where it was likely given to individuals who led a wandering or nomadic lifestyle. The name's history spans several centuries and has been associated with notable figures in the arts, religion, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vago

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

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

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