Explore the Family Name Vargus
The meaning of Vargus
Americanized form of Spanish Vargas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Arturo, Carlos, Rafael, Rodolfo, Ruben.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vargus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vargus has remained relatively steady between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vargus was ranked 37,788 in popularity and rose slightly to 37,848 in 2010, showing a minimal decrease by 0.16%. The count of individuals with the surname increased by 6.15% over that decade, from 553 to 587. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,788 | #37,848 | -0.16% |
| Count | 553 | 587 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vargus
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Vargus, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. During this period, the percentage of Hispanic Vargus increased from 60.22% to 64.57%, whereas the White population decreased from 35.44% to 31.18%. The Black population also saw an increase, rising from 1.81% to 2.04%. Notably, by 2010, there appeared a small percentage (0.85%) of American Indian and Alaskan Native holders of the surname. However, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander or individuals identifying as two or more races counted under this surname during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.22% | 64.57% | 7.22% |
| White | 35.44% | 31.18% | -12.02% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.04% | 12.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |