Find out how popular the last name Baddoo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Baddoo.

Baddoo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Baddoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baddoo in America

Baddoo is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baddoo surname appeared 101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Baddoo.

The history of the last name Baddoo

The surname BADDOO is of English origin, first appearing in records from the late 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a now-lost place name that may have been related to the Old English words "bæd" meaning "bade" or "bed" and "hoh" meaning "ridge" or "promontory".

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BADDOO dates back to 1598, when a Thomas Baddoo was listed in the Parish Registers of Alcester, Warwickshire. Another early reference can be found in the 1607 Feet of Fines for Essex, which mentions a John Baddoo.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Warwickshire and Essex, with various spelling variations such as Badoe, Badow, and Baddowe appearing in parish records and legal documents of the time.

A notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Baddoo (1632-1704), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex who served as Sheriff of London in 1685. Another was Thomas Baddoo (1660-1738), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick.

In the 18th century, the BADDOO name spread to other parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing this surname residing in counties such as Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this period was William Baddoo (1718-1792), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Midlands region.

By the 19th century, the BADDOO surname had also made its way to Wales, with records showing individuals bearing this name residing in areas such as Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. A notable figure from this period was Mary Baddoo (1847-1921), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Cardiff.

Other notable individuals with the BADDOO surname throughout history include John Baddoo (1880-1945), a renowned artist and illustrator whose works were featured in several popular publications of the early 20th century, and Sir Richard Baddoo (1904-1986), a distinguished diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to several countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baddoo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Baddoo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Baddoo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Baddoo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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