2000
#121,780
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Baggarley
A locational surname derived from a place name in Staffordshire, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Baggarley. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baggarley surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Baggarley in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggarley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baggarley
The surname Baggarley is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that likely referred to a settlement or area where people lived who were engaged in bagging or carrying goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from the year 1196, where a person named Roger de Baggerlegh is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in or near the county of Derbyshire, possibly from a now-lost or obscure place name.
In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Baggerlay, Baggerleye, and Baggerley, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in that era. These variations likely stemmed from the way the name was pronounced and recorded by scribes at the time.
During the 14th century, the Baggarley surname can be found in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where a John de Baggerleye is listed. This indicates that the name had spread to neighboring counties as well.
One notable figure with the surname Baggarley was Sir John Baggarley, a knight who lived in the late 15th century and served under King Henry VII. He was awarded lands and titles for his loyal service to the crown.
Another recorded individual was William Baggarley, born in 1547 in Nottinghamshire, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in his time. His descendants continued to carry on the family name and legacy in the region.
In the 17th century, the Baggarley surname can be found in parish records from various counties across England, including Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Nottinghamshire, indicating the family's continued presence and influence in those areas.
One noteworthy individual from this period was Thomas Baggarley, born in 1612 in Derbyshire, who was a renowned scholar and author of several theological works that were widely circulated at the time.
As the centuries progressed, the Baggarley surname appeared to have maintained a presence in various parts of England, with families bearing this name contributing to the local communities and histories of their respective regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baggarley
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggarley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Baggarley bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baggarley surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.9% · 94
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baggarley
Baggarley appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-10 bearers (-7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,524 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-22 bearers (-18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,780 | 131 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.6%) | Down 16,524 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -22 bearers (-18.2%) | Down 17,701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baggarley surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #156,005 | -12.8% |
| Count | 121 | 99 | -18.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -17.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baggarley bearers went from 121 to 99 (-18.2% change). The surname moved down 17,701 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #156,005.
FAQ
Baggarley surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baggarley?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Baggarley. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Baggarley?
Baggarley ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Baggarley. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baggarley.
Has Baggarley become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baggarley went from 121 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 22 (-18.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Baggarley?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggarley, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baggarley in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baggarley appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.9%), Two or More Races (3.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baggarley (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baggarley mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Staffordshire, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baggarley (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Baggarley?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.