Explore the Family Name Wargo
The meaning of Wargo
Americanized form of Hungarian Varga ‘cobbler, shoemaker’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wargo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wargo has seen fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 7022nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it slightly fell to the 7497th position, marking a decrease of 6.76%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 4400 in 2000 to 4442 in 2010, a growth of 0.95%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Wargo per 100k decreased by 7.36%, moving from 1.63 in 2000 to 1.51 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,022 | #7,497 | -6.76% |
| Count | 4,400 | 4,442 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.63 | 1.51 | -7.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wargo
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wargo as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, we find a diversity of backgrounds. The largest group is those of White ethnicity, accounting for 97.36% in 2000 and 95.88% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 1.52%. The Hispanic representation nearly doubled from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010, reflecting a significant increase of 94.74%. Moreover, the Asian/Pacific Islander identity grew by 70.73%, and the Black representation rose by 81.25%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase of 35.00% over the decade. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased by 37.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.88% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.85% | 94.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.08% | 35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.7% | 70.73% |
| Black | 0.16% | 0.29% | 81.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0.2% | -37.5% |
Wargo ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Wargo is British & Irish, which comprises 31.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Eastern European (28.9%) and French & German (19.7%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Greek & Balkan, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 31.4% |
| Eastern European | 28.9% |
| French & German | 19.7% |
| Other | 19.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Wargo
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Wargo have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Poland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 69.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 69.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 69.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 69.50% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 68.60% |
What Wargo haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Wargo is R-L260, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L260 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and I-CTS5966, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Kowal, Hudak, Sadowski, Zajac, Bednar, Koval, Kwiatkowski, Zalewski, Krajewski, Gregor.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Wargo surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Wargo have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Wargo" Surname 44.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Wargo" Surname 37.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Wargo" Surname 25.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Wargo" Surname 18.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Wargo?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Wargo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition