Explore the Family Name Nargi
The meaning of Nargi
Italian: unexplained. This is a rare name in Italy, found mainly Campania, notably in Castelvetere sul Calore, in Avellino province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Antonio, Marco, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Nargi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Nargi saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,577th most common in the United States and fell to 66,164th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 5.73%. Despite this change in rank, the actual count of people with this surname remained stable at 299 individuals across both years. The proportion per 100k people also dropped slightly from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #66,164 | -5.73% |
| Count | 299 | 299 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nargi
As for the ethnicity associated with the Nargi surname, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are notable shifts observed over the decade. Individuals identifying as White made up a substantial majority of those carrying the Nargi surname. However, this percentage decreased slightly from 97.99% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation showed marked growth, increasing from 1.67% to 3.68% during the same period. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 94.98% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.68% | 120.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |