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

VonBargen, 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 VonBargen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of VonBargen in America

VonBargen is the 35866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The VonBargen surname appeared 626 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 VonBargen.

We can also compare 2010 data for VonBargen 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 VonBargen

The surname VONBARGEN is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around modern-day Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.

The name VONBARGEN is thought to be derived from the Old German words "von" meaning "from" and "bargen" which referred to a small hill or elevated area. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near or on a particular hill or raised land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONBARGEN can be found in a 15th-century manuscript from the town of Lübeck, where a merchant named Hans VONBARGEN is mentioned as a resident. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname VONBARGEN was Johann VONBARGEN, a Protestant theologian and scholar who lived from 1531 to 1597. He is known for his work in translating and interpreting religious texts during the Reformation era.

Another historical figure was Hildegard VONBARGEN, a 17th-century nun and writer who lived from 1623 to 1689. She is best known for her memoirs, which provide insight into the lives of women in religious orders during that period.

In the 18th century, a prominent military leader named Wilhelm VONBARGEN (1702-1778) served in the Prussian army under Frederick the Great. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic leadership during the Seven Years' War.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable individual was the artist and painter Carl VONBARGEN (1815-1889). He was renowned for his landscape paintings depicting the scenic vistas of northern Germany, many of which can be found in art museums throughout the region.

While the name VONBARGEN is not as widely distributed as some other German surnames, it has a rich history dating back centuries and can be traced to specific areas of northern Germany, where it likely originated from the description of a geographic feature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name VonBargen

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

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

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