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

Varguez, 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 Varguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varguez in America

Varguez is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varguez surname appeared 216 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 Varguez.

The history of the last name Varguez

The surname Varguez originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "varga," which means "willow tree." The name was likely given to someone who lived near a willow grove or who worked with willow branches.

One of the earliest records of the name Varguez can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain in the 13th century. The town of Vargas, located near Barcelona, may have been the birthplace of this surname. Early variations of the spelling include Vargas, Vargues, and Vargasso.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Varguez served as a military commander during the Reconquista, the period when Christian forces reclaimed Spain from the Moors. He was praised for his bravery and leadership in the Battle of Málaga in 1487.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals with the surname Varguez accompanied Spanish conquistadors on their voyages to the Americas. One such explorer was Pedro Varguez, who sailed with Hernán Cortés and participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a renowned artist named Diego Varguez was active in Seville, Spain. He was known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning many churches and cathedrals in the region.

Another notable figure with the surname Varguez was Manuel Varguez, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the 18th century. His works were widely celebrated during the Age of Enlightenment and influenced many writers of his time.

Over the centuries, the Varguez surname has spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, as a result of Spanish colonization and migration. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation in different regions, its Spanish roots and connection to willow trees remain a part of its rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varguez

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

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

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