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

Vergin, 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 Vergin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vergin in America

Vergin is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vergin surname appeared 362 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 Vergin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vergin 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 Vergin

The surname "VERGIN" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto. It is derived from the Italian word "vergine," which means "virgin" or "maiden." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname, possibly given to someone who had a particular association with the Virgin Mary or was involved in religious activities.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "VERGIN" can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian records and documents. One notable example is a reference to a "Jacobus Vergin" in a legal document from the city of Verona, dated 1287.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname "VERGIN" were mentioned in historical records. One such person was Pietro Vergin, a renowned painter from Venice who lived between 1499 and 1583. His works were influenced by the Venetian school of Renaissance art and can still be found in various Italian churches and museums.

In the 17th century, the name "VERGIN" appeared in connection with the Italian poet and playwright, Giovanni Battista Vergin, who was born in Padua in 1622 and died in 1699. His literary works, particularly his comedies, were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable figure with the surname "VERGIN" was Antonio Vergin, a Venetian architect and engineer who lived from 1688 to 1768. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Stae and the Palazzo Grassi.

In the 19th century, the name "VERGIN" was associated with the Italian philosopher and theologian, Giuseppe Vergin, who was born in Verona in 1810 and died in 1892. He was widely respected for his contributions to Catholic philosophy and his writings on the relationship between faith and reason.

While the surname "VERGIN" has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns. However, the name's rich history and ties to Italian culture and traditions remain an integral part of its significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vergin

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

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

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