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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Vargas, Getulio Dornelles Vargasnoun

    Brazilian statesman who ruled Brazil as a virtual dictator (1883-1954)

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  1. vargas

    Vargas can have several meanings depending on the context: 1. As a surname: Vargas is a common Hispanic last name derived from a place in Santander, Spain. It has its roots in Basque language where "var" means "ford" and "gas" means "path". 2. As a place: Vargas is a state in Venezuela named in honor of José María Vargas, a former President of Venezuela. 3. In literature: Vargas refers to a fictional character, often seen in crime or thriller novels. 4. In art/entertainment: Alberto Vargas was a noted Peruvian painter of pin-up girls. The correct interpretation would depend on the specific context the term is used.

Wikidata

  1. Vargas

    Vargas is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Named after Venezuela's first non-military president, José María Vargas, Vargas comprises a coastal region in the north of Venezuela, bordering Aragua to the west, Miranda to the east, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Capital District to the south. It is home to both the country's largest seaport and airport. The state capital is La Guaira. In 1999, the geographic center of Vargas state suffered major floods and landslides, known as La Tragedia de Vargas, causing major losses of life and property, and resulting in forced population movements, including the virtual disappearance of some small towns. Thousands died, and many more fled the area to other states.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. VARGAS

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Vargas is ranked #148 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Vargas surname appeared 173,835 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 59 would have the surname Vargas.

    92.9% or 161,527 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    5.4% or 9,404 total occurrences were White.
    0.8% or 1,478 total occurrences were Asian.
    0.4% or 730 total occurrences were Black.
    0.2% or 382 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.1% or 313 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Vargas in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Vargas in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Vargas in a Sentence

  1. Justin Brooks:

    Bad eyewitness identifications are one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions, it's amazing that Vargas will finally be released after more than 16 years of wrongful incarceration. It's time for him to get back to his family and his life. Hopefully, this new evidence will help police catch the true perpetrator.

  2. Justin Brooks:

    It's amazing that Vargas will finally be released after more than 16 years of wrongful incarceration. It's time for him to get back to his family and his life. Hopefully, this new evidence will help police catch the true perpetrator.

  3. Evo Morales:

    Ronald Vargas should have stayed at least until a new election was held and Ronald Vargas could hand over power to a new president.

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    an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
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