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

Virges, 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 Virges surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Virges in America

Virges is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Virges surname appeared 128 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 Virges.

We can also compare 2010 data for Virges 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 Virges

The surname Virges is of ancient Welsh origin, tracing its roots back to the 6th century AD in the region of Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It is derived from the Old Welsh word "gwyrdd," meaning "green" or "verdant," likely referring to someone who lived near a lush, green meadow or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Virges can be found in the Hendregadredd Manuscript, a 13th-century collection of Welsh poetry and genealogies. The manuscript mentions a Rhys Virges, a minor nobleman from the village of Llanrwst, who is believed to have lived around 1200 AD.

During the Middle Ages, the name Virges appeared sporadically in various records and documents across Wales, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Vyrges, Vyrghes, or Vyrghyes. These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling conventions in those times.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Gruffudd Virges was recorded as a member of the bardic order in Powys, mid-Wales. He was renowned for his poetic skills and his patronage of the Welsh literary tradition.

The Domesday Book, the great survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Virges, as it primarily focused on England and parts of Wales were not included. However, the name may have existed in Wales at that time, given its ancient origins.

In the 16th century, a man named Hywel Virges gained prominence as a skilled carpenter and woodworker in the town of Caernarfon, Gwynedd. His intricate woodcarvings adorned several churches and buildings in the region, cementing his legacy as a talented craftsman.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Virges was Rhys Virges, a Welsh soldier who fought in the English Civil War (1642-1651) on the Parliamentarian side. He was born in Anglesey around 1610 and is believed to have died in battle near Shrewsbury in 1645.

During the 18th century, a family surnamed Virges owned a modest estate in the village of Llanrwst, where they were respected members of the local community. The family's patriarch, Evan Virges (1712-1788), was a prosperous farmer and landowner.

Throughout history, the surname Virges has remained relatively uncommon outside of Wales, though it has maintained a consistent presence in certain regions of the country, particularly in the northwest and along the Welsh-English border areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Virges

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

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

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