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

Vargas Martinez, 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 Vargas Martinez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vargas Martinez in America

Vargas Martinez is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vargas Martinez surname appeared 203 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 Vargas Martinez.

The history of the last name Vargas Martinez

The surname VARGASMARTINEZ originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the surnames VARGAS and MARTINEZ. VARGAS is derived from the Spanish word "vargas," meaning "valley between hills." This suggests that the surname originated among people who lived in a valley region. MARTINEZ, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name "Martin," which has its roots in the Roman name "Martinus."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VARGASMARTINEZ can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the 16th century. The record mentions a certain Juan VARGASMARTINEZ, who was a merchant in the city. This suggests that the surname was already well-established by that time.

During the 17th century, the surname VARGASMARTINEZ gained prominence in the region of Castile, particularly in the town of Medina del Campo. Historical records indicate that a family with this surname owned a significant amount of land and participated in local governance.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname VARGASMARTINEZ was Diego VARGASMARTINEZ (1714-1788), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of Jenkins' Ear and the Seven Years' War. He rose to the rank of Brigadier General and played a crucial role in several military campaigns.

Another prominent individual with this surname was María Josefa VARGASMARTINEZ (1789-1857), a Spanish writer and poet. She was known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain and published several volumes of poetry and prose during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the VARGASMARTINEZ surname made its way to the Americas, particularly to Mexico and parts of Central America, likely due to Spanish colonization and migration. One notable figure from this period was Ignacio VARGASMARTINEZ (1822-1898), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico from 1876 to 1877.

The surname VARGASMARTINEZ continues to be well-represented in various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vargas Martinez

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

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

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