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

Wargo, 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 Wargo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wargo in America

Wargo is the 7497th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wargo surname appeared 4,442 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Wargo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wargo 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 Wargo

The surname Wargo is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "warg," meaning "lip" or "rim." This moniker likely referred to a distinctive physical feature or characteristic of an early bearer of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Wargo name can be found in the historical records of the Polish town of Bydgoszcz, dating back to the late 15th century. The name appeared as "Wargow" in a document from 1487, suggesting that the spelling has evolved over time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Wargo surname began to spread throughout various regions of Poland, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Krakow and Lodz. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged during this period, including Jakub Wargo (1524-1597), a respected blacksmith and artisan known for his intricate metalwork.

In the 18th century, the Wargo name gained further recognition with the birth of Jan Wargo (1712-1783), a prominent Polish economist and writer who authored several influential treatises on trade and finance. His works were widely read throughout Europe and played a significant role in shaping economic policies during that era.

As the 19th century dawned, the Wargo surname continued to spread across Poland and into neighboring countries, such as Ukraine and Belarus. One notable figure from this time was Katarzyna Wargo (1822-1891), a renowned Polish painter celebrated for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture.

The 20th century brought forth several individuals with the Wargo surname who made significant contributions in various fields. Among them was Stanislaw Wargo (1904-1987), a renowned Polish physicist and academic who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of quantum mechanics.

In more recent times, the Wargo name has gained international recognition through individuals like Anna Wargo (1962-present), a celebrated Polish author and journalist whose works have been translated into multiple languages.

While the Wargo surname has its roots firmly planted in Polish soil, it has since spread across the globe, carried by generations of individuals who have left an indelible mark on history through their diverse contributions and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wargo

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

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

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