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

Baggett, 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 Baggett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baggett in America

Baggett is the 2833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baggett surname appeared 12,717 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Baggett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baggett 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 Baggett

The surname Baggett originated in England during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'bagga', meaning a bag or pouch. Over time, this occupational name referred to someone who made or sold bags, pouches, or other leather goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baggett can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where it appears as 'Bagget'. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the 13th century in the East Anglian region of England.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as 'Bagget', 'Baggett', and 'Baggot' in various tax rolls and parish records across counties like Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire.

The Baggett surname has its roots in several place names across England, including Baggett's Bromley in Staffordshire and Bagget's Park in Gloucestershire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the Baggett surname.

One notable individual with the Baggett surname was John Baggett, who was born in Warwickshire in the late 16th century. He served as a member of the Virginia Company and was among the early settlers of the Virginia Colony in the early 17th century.

Another prominent figure was Sir Edward Baggett (1610-1672), an English politician and landowner from Staffordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War and was a staunch Royalist supporter of King Charles I.

In the 18th century, Samuel Baggett (1722-1803) was a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, known for his contributions to local charities and educational institutions.

During the 19th century, William Baggett (1826-1901) was a renowned artist and engraver from London, known for his intricate etchings and illustrations in various publications.

Additionally, Sarah Baggett (1858-1932) was a pioneering female journalist and author from Devon, who wrote extensively on social and political issues of her time.

Throughout its history, the Baggett surname has been found across various regions of England, particularly in the Midlands and South West, reflecting the widespread distribution of this occupational name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baggett

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

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

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