Explore the Family Name Vargason

The meaning of Vargason

Scottish: variant of Ferguson.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Vargason in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vargason saw a modest change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking at 37,591 in 2000, it dropped slightly in ranking to 38,265 in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 1.79%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased over the decade from 557 to 579, a growth of 3.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased marginally by 4.76%, indicating that while the number of people with this name grew, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.

20002010Change
Rank#37,591#38,265-1.79%
Count5575793.95%
Proportion per 100k0.210.2-4.76%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vargason

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White heritage associated with the surname Vargason, with an increase from 95.51% in 2000 to 96.20% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase in individuals reporting two or more races, with a rise from 1.08% to 2.07%, marking a notable 91.67% change. There was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.80% to 0.86%, a drop of 52.22%. No individuals with the Vargason surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.

20002010Change
White95.51%96.2%0.72%
Two or More Races1.08%2.07%91.67%
Hispanic1.8%0.86%-52.22%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native1.08%0%0%