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

Vergez, 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 Vergez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vergez in America

Vergez is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vergez surname appeared 105 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 Vergez.

The history of the last name Vergez

The surname "VERGEZ" has its origins in the Languedoc region of southern France. It is believed to have originated sometime during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. This name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "verge," which means "rod" or "branch," possibly referring to someone who lived near a prominent tree or worked with wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VERGEZ" can be found in the Armorial Général, a large collection of family coats of arms compiled in France in the late 17th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in the Languedoc region by that time.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Guillaume de Vergez was mentioned in historical records from the Hérault region of Languedoc. He was involved in local politics and disputes over land ownership during that period.

Another notable individual with this surname was Jean Vergez, a French philosopher and educator who lived from 1588 to 1665. He taught at the University of Montpellier and wrote several influential works on logic and metaphysics.

In the 18th century, a French painter named Jacques Vergez (1711-1775) gained recognition for his landscape and portrait paintings. Some of his works can still be found in museums and private collections in France.

Moving into the 19th century, a French theologian and historian named Pierre Vergez (1810-1884) made significant contributions to the study of early Christian history and the development of the Catholic Church.

One of the more recent individuals with this surname was André Vergez (1918-2014), a French author and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics such as spirituality, mysticism, and the meaning of life. His works were widely read and translated into several languages.

While the name "VERGEZ" has its roots in southern France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its earliest and most prominent historical associations remain closely tied to the Languedoc region and the various individuals who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vergez

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

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

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