Explore the Family Name Barga
The meaning of Barga
1. Altered form of French Bergé (see Berge). 2. Spanish: variant of Varga (see Vargas).
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How common is the last name Barga in the United States?
The Barga surname saw a slight decline in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,564th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 26,833rd place, a decrease of nearly 5%. The actual count of people bearing the surname remained almost steady, with only a small decrease from 907 in 2000 to 906 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell slightly, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010, a drop of 8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,564 | #26,833 | -4.96% |
| Count | 907 | 906 | -0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barga
When it comes to the ethnic identity linked to the surname Barga, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname are predominantly White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 83.57% in 2000 to 83.66% in 2010. There was significant growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which jumped from 2.87% to 4.86%. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.54% to 1.43%, while those reporting Hispanic ethnicity fell from 10.80% to 9.38%. Interestingly, in 2010, Black representation appeared for the first time at 0.66%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.57% | 83.66% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 9.38% | -13.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.87% | 4.86% | 69.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.43% | -7.14% |
| Black | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |