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

Bagga, 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 Bagga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagga in America

Bagga is the 43077th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bagga surname appeared 502 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 Bagga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagga 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 Bagga

The surname BAGGA has its origins in India, specifically in the Punjab region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhagya," which means fortune or luck.

In the early days, BAGGA was likely a title or honorific bestowed upon individuals who were considered fortunate or prosperous. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. The name was particularly prevalent among the Khatri and Bania communities, which were historically involved in trade and commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAGGA surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. It mentions several individuals with the BAGGA surname, indicating their presence and significance during that era.

The name BAGGA has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Bagga Purana and Bagga Khurd, which may have contributed to the surname's geographical roots and spread.

Among the notable individuals who bore the BAGGA surname throughout history are:

1. Bhai Mani Singh BAGGA (1644-1734), a revered Sikh scholar and warrior who played a crucial role in preserving and propagating the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.
2. Sardar Bahadur Sir Ganga Ram BAGGA (1851-1927), a renowned engineer and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of modern-day Lahore and other parts of Punjab.
3. Diwan Bishambhar Nath BAGGA (1836-1916), a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Punjab Chief Court.
4. Giani Harnam Singh BAGGA (1883-1964), a highly respected scholar and educator who played a pivotal role in the Singh Sabha movement, which aimed to revive and promote Sikhism.
5. Dr. Vidya Bhushan BAGGA (1931-2018), a distinguished educationist and writer who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University and made significant contributions to the field of Punjabi literature.

The BAGGA surname has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made remarkable contributions across various fields, from religion and education to engineering and law.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagga

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

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

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