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

Verbarg, 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 Verbarg surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Verbarg in America

Verbarg is the 126400th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verbarg surname appeared 125 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Verbarg.

The history of the last name Verbarg

The surname Verbarg has its origins in Germany, specifically in the regions of North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The name's etymology points to a combination of Middle High German words: "ver," meaning "before," and "barg," meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name could have referred to someone living near or in front of a hill or small mountain.

Historical references to the surname Verbarg show that it was not particularly common but can be found in various local records. For example, a 16th-century legal document from Cologne mentions a Heinrich Verbarg, a local merchant who was involved in a land dispute. The name appears sporadically in parish registers and records of baptisms, marriages, and burials from the late medieval to early modern periods in Germany.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname comes from a 1497 taxation record in Osnabrück, where a Hans Verbarg is listed as residing in the town. The name's spelling has remained relatively consistent over the centuries, with minor alterations such as "Verbarg" and "Ferbarg" appearing infrequently.

Famous individuals bearing the surname Verbarg are few but notable. Johann Verbarg (1562-1637) was a Lutheran theologian known for his prolific writings and efforts in church reform during the Reformation. Another significant figure is Christoph Verbarg (1789-1852), a Prussian military officer who distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars and was later involved in the unification efforts of the German states.

In the realm of science, Dr. Maria Verbarg (1857-1931) was a pioneering female chemist who published several influential papers on organic chemistry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work was foundational in the development of synthetic dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Lastly, Wilhelm Verbarg (1894-1945) was an ornithologist and author who conducted extensive field studies in the early 20th century, particularly focused on bird populations in the northern German lowlands. His contributions to ornithology are still cited in contemporary research, reflecting the enduring impact of his work.

Overall, while the surname Verbarg is not particularly widespread, it has been associated with various individuals who have made notable contributions in their respective fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verbarg

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Verbarg 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 Verbarg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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