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

Vargason, 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 Vargason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vargason in America

Vargason is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vargason surname appeared 579 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 Vargason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vargason 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 Vargason

The surname Vargason originates from Sweden, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Norse word "vargr," meaning "wolf," and the suffix "-son," indicating "son of." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was the son of a person with a wolf-related nickname or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swedish parish records from the late 1600s, where it appears as "Vargasson." This spelling variation likely stems from the regional dialects and pronunciation differences that were common during that time period.

In the 18th century, the name "Vargason" began to appear in various historical documents and records across parts of Sweden, particularly in the regions of Småland and Västergötland. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Nils Vargason (1725-1789), a farmer and landowner from the village of Ljungby in Småland.
2. Ingrid Vargason (1748-1812), a seamstress from the town of Alingsås in Västergötland.
3. Erik Vargason (1779-1837), a blacksmith and horse trader from the parish of Gällstad in Småland.

As the name spread across Scandinavia, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Vargasson" and "Vargasen." These changes were likely influenced by local dialects and record-keeping practices.

In the 19th century, the Vargason surname began to appear in records outside of Sweden, particularly in areas with significant Swedish immigration, such as the United States and Canada. Notable individuals from this period include:

4. Carl Vargason (1832-1912), a Swedish-American farmer who settled in Minnesota in the late 1800s.
5. Anna Vargason (1845-1923), a Swedish immigrant to Canada who established a homestead in the province of Saskatchewan.

Over time, the Vargason surname has remained relatively uncommon, but it has maintained a presence in various parts of the world, particularly among those with Swedish ancestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vargason

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

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

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