Find out how popular the last name Vargas Torres 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 Torres.

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

Popularity of Vargas Torres in America

Vargas Torres is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vargas Torres surname appeared 101 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 Torres.

The history of the last name Vargas Torres

The surname VARGASTORRES has its origins primarily in Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound surname formed by the amalgamation of two distinct surnames: Vargas and Torres.

The first component, Vargas, is derived from the Spanish word "varga," which means a wooden pole or a branch. It is believed that this surname originated as a toponymic name, referring to someone who lived near a prominent tree or wooded area. The earliest known records of the name Vargas can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Castile and León, Spain.

The second component, Torres, is a toponymic surname derived from the Spanish word "torre," meaning tower or fortified building. This name was likely given to individuals who lived near a prominent tower or castle, or those who were involved in the construction or maintenance of such structures. The Torres surname can be found in historical records from the 13th century onward, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.

One of the earliest known historical references to the name VARGASTORRES can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition from the 15th century, where a certain Pedro de VARGASTORRES was mentioned as a prominent landowner in the region of Seville.

In the 16th century, the name VARGASTORRES gained prominence with the explorer and conquistador Juan de VARGASTORRES (1510-1578), who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable figure with this surname was Doña María de VARGASTORRES (1565-1631), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts in the city of Córdoba, Spain. Her patronage played a significant role in the development of the Baroque architectural style in the region.

During the 17th century, the name VARGASTORRES appeared in various historical records, including the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción in Badajoz, where a certain Diego de VARGASTORRES (1627-1701) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner.

In the 18th century, the name VARGASTORRES was associated with the Spanish military, with General Andrés de VARGASTORRES (1735-1812) serving as a commander in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name VARGASTORRES spread to the Americas, with notable individuals such as Doña Juana de VARGASTORRES (1780-1865), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico.

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

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

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

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