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

Baggott, 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 Baggott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baggott in America

Baggott is the 31994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baggott surname appeared 721 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 Baggott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baggott 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 Baggott

The surname Baggott has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the place name Baggot or Bagot, which likely referred to a small hamlet or village in one of the English counties.

The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "bæg" and "hæt," meaning "badger" and "hat" or "hood," respectively. This could suggest that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a badger's den or wore a distinctive hat or hood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Bagod" and "Bagot." This historical record indicates that the name was present in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the Baggott family held lands in Staffordshire, and several members were noted as knights and landowners. One notable figure was Sir William Baggott, who was born around 1230 and served as a knight in the service of King Edward I.

Another prominent individual was John Baggott, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the 15th century. He was born around 1410 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

In the 16th century, the name Baggott appeared in various records, including the Parish Registers of Eccleshall in Staffordshire, where several families with the surname were listed as residents.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Baggott family settled in Ireland, and the name can be found in records from counties such as Dublin and Kildare. One notable individual from this period was Richard Baggott, a merchant and landowner born in Dublin around 1620.

Another significant figure was Sir Walter Baggott, who was born in 1665 in Staffordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme and was knighted by Queen Anne in 1711.

Throughout its history, the surname Baggott has maintained its connection to various regions of England, particularly Staffordshire, and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, landowners, and members of parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baggott

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

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

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