Explore the Family Name Bargen
The meaning of Bargen
Dutch and North German: topographic name from bargen ‘hills’, dative plural of Barg. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Johann, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bargen in the United States?
The surname Bargen has seen an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Bargen was ranked at 72,905 and by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 68,949. This demonstrates a significant growth rate of 5.43%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 248 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, reflecting a surge of 14.92%. The proportion of people named Bargen per 100,000 also saw an uptick of 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #68,949 | 5.43% |
| Count | 248 | 285 | 14.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bargen
In terms of ethnicity distribution, most of the individuals with the Bargen surname identify as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there has been a slight decrease in this group from 96.77% in 2000 to 91.93% in 2010. While the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged, the Black ethnicity group experienced a substantial growth of 73.76%, albeit from a low base of 2.02% in 2000 to 3.51% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census began to record those identifying as two or more races for the first time, accounting for 2.81% of people with the Bargen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 91.93% | -5% |
| Black | 2.02% | 3.51% | 73.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |