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

Baggot, 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 Baggot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baggot in America

Baggot is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baggot surname appeared 220 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 Baggot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baggot 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 Baggot

The surname Baggot is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'bagga', which referred to a bag or a sack, indicating that the name was initially an occupational surname for someone who made or sold bags.

The earliest known record of the name Baggot can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, where it appears as 'Baggehot'. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the surname Baggot appeared in various forms, such as 'Baggod' and 'Baggode', reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Baggot was Sir Walter Baggot (c. 1330-1386), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in 1365 and played a role in the Battle of Nájera during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent individual was Richard Baggot (c. 1510-1596), who was an English politician and Member of Parliament for Staffordshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a justice of the peace.

In the 17th century, the name Baggot was associated with the Baggot family of Castle Bagot, Staffordshire. This family held significant influence and landholdings in the region. One notable member was Sir Walter Baggot (1633-1705), who served as a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire and was appointed as a baronet in 1677.

The surname Baggot has also been linked to various place names, such as Baggot's Bromley in Staffordshire and Baggot's Rath in County Louth, Ireland. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Baggot surname who held land or property in those areas.

Other notable figures with the surname Baggot include John Baggot (1711-1787), an English poet and clergyman, and Richard Baggot (1782-1856), an Irish judge and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for County Carlow.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baggot

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

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

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