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

Virgo, 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 Virgo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Virgo in America

Virgo is the 29918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Virgo surname appeared 785 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 Virgo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Virgo 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 Virgo

The surname Virgo has its origins in the Latin word 'virgo', which means 'virgin' or 'maiden'. It likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive name, referring to a person's unmarried status or personality traits associated with purity or innocence. This surname can be traced back to medieval times in several European countries, including Italy, France, and Spain.

In Italy, the name Virgo is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Perugia, which mentions a certain "Petrus Virgo".

In France, the surname Virgo or its variants, such as Vierge and Lavauge, appeared in various regions, including Provence and Languedoc, from the 13th century onwards. One notable figure with this name was Pierre de la Vierge (c. 1430-1498), a French jurist and diplomat who served as the ambassador of King Louis XI to the Republic of Venice.

In Spain, the surname Virgo is believed to have evolved from the Spanish word 'virgen', also meaning 'virgin'. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name in Spain dates back to the 14th century, when a certain "Juan Virgo" was mentioned in a document from the city of Barcelona.

Another interesting historical reference to the name Virgo can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript recording landholdings in England in the 11th century. The book mentions a person named "Virgo" who held lands in the county of Oxfordshire.

Some notable individuals with the surname Virgo throughout history include:

1. Giovanni Virgo (c. 1550-1620), an Italian painter and architect active in Rome during the late Renaissance period.
2. Pedro Virgo de Espinosa (1565-1624), a Spanish poet and playwright from Jerez de la Frontera, known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
3. Maria Virgo (1574-1638), an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna, who specialized in still-life and floral compositions.
4. William Virgo (1768-1839), an English inventor and engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early steam engines.
5. Maria Virgo (1882-1954), an Italian-American painter and sculptor, known for her portraits and religious works.

While the surname Virgo has been present across various European countries for centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Latin word 'virgo', reflecting its historical association with concepts of purity, innocence, and marital status.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Virgo

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

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

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