Explore the Family Name Bargar
The meaning of Bargar
Americanized form of German (and possibly also of Dutch) Berger or perhaps Barger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bargar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bargar has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399 and held a count of 623, representing 0.23 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 39,659 with a count of 554, reflecting a proportion drop to 0.19 per 100,000 people. This signifies a negative change of 15.29% in rank and 11.08% in count, indicating a declining trend for this surname over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #39,659 | -15.29% |
| Count | 623 | 554 | -11.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bargar
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bargar also showed slight changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.02% of those with the Bargar surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.77% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 2.73% to 2.89%. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander appeared within the Bargar surname group in 2010 at 1.44%, where there were none recorded in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.77% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.89% | 5.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |