2000
#2,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,586
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.67
Uncommon Last name
Baggett
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of bags, sacks, or similar containers.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,348 Americans carry the last name Baggett. That puts it at #3,019 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 25,678 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baggett 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Baggett with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
13K
1 in 25,678
Census rank
#3,019
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,640 bearers of the surname Baggett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3019th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggett, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Black (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baggett
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggett, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Black (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Baggett 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 Baggett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 9,693
- Black or African American9.5% · 1,107
- Two or more races3.6% · 423
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 316
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 44
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baggett
Baggett 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
#2,833
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,717
+131 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 4.31
Rank movement Down 194 places
2020
#3,019
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,640
-1,077 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 3.89
Rank movement Down 186 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,639 | 12,586 | 4.67 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,833 | 12,717 | 4.31 | +131 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 194 places |
| 2020 | #3,019 | 11,640 | 3.89 | -1,077 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 186 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 Baggett 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 | #2,833 | #3,019 | -6.6% |
| Count | 12,717 | 11,640 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 4.31 | 3.89 | -9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baggett bearers went from 12,717 to 11,640 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 186 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,833 to #3,019.
FAQ
Baggett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baggett?
Name Census estimates that about 13,348 living Americans carry the surname Baggett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 25,678 residents.
How common is Baggett?
Baggett ranks #3,019 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.89 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,640 people with the surname Baggett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,348), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.89 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.89 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Baggett.
Has Baggett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baggett went from 12,717 recorded bearers to 11,640. That is a decrease of 1,077 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,833 to #3,019.
What does the Census say about the background of Baggett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baggett, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Black (9.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Baggett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (9,693 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baggett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Black (9.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Baggett (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 Baggett mean?
An occupational surname for a maker or seller of bags, sacks, or similar containers. 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 Baggett (3.89 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 Americans have the surname Baggett?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.