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

Bagdon, 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 Bagdon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagdon in America

Bagdon is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bagdon surname appeared 371 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 Bagdon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagdon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bagdon

The surname Bagdon has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "bagga," meaning "bag" or "pouch," coupled with the suffix "-don," which was commonly used to denote a place of residence or a village. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a place known for its bag or pouch making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bagdon can be found in the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire, where a William Bagdon was mentioned in 1597. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Rolls of Worcestershire from 1672 list a John Bagdon as a resident of the area.

The Bagdon surname has also been linked to the village of Bagdon, located in Somerset, England. This connection is supported by the presence of the name in various historical records from the region, such as the Manor Court Rolls of the 14th century, where a Robert de Bagdon was mentioned as a landowner.

While not a widely documented surname, Bagdon has been associated with a few notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Bagdon, a prominent landowner and knight from Somerset, who lived during the 15th century. Another was Thomas Bagdon, a merchant and alderman in Bristol during the late 16th century, known for his philanthropic efforts in the city.

In the 17th century, the Bagdon surname can be found in the records of several English parishes, including those of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Somerset. During this period, variations in the spelling of the name began to appear, such as Bagden and Bagdin.

Among the more well-known bearers of the Bagdon name was Sir Edward Bagdon (1619-1692), a member of the English gentry and a Justice of the Peace in Somerset. Another notable figure was Reverend John Bagdon (1678-1744), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Litton Cheney in Dorset.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, records show the Bagdon surname spreading to other parts of England, with families settling in counties like Wiltshire, Devon, and Dorset. Notable individuals from this period include William Bagdon (1726-1801), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in Somerset, and John Bagdon (1790-1864), a respected farmer and local figure in Wiltshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagdon

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

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 Bagdon 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bagdon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Bagdon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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