Vargas

Meaning

Derived from a place name, possibly referring to a topographic feature or settlement.

Etymology

From the place name Vargas in Spain, whose exact etymology remains uncertain, possibly related to geographical features or settlements. The surname originated as a geographic designation.

About the Vargas Surname

Vargas is a topographic surname with medieval Spanish origins, likely referring to a specific region or settlement. The name became hereditary and spread throughout Spanish-speaking regions.

Distribution

Found throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, with notable concentrations in Castile and Mexico.