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

Bagi, 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 Bagi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagi in America

Bagi is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bagi surname appeared 192 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 Bagi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagi 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 Bagi

The surname BAGI is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. It is thought to have roots in the Sanskrit language, where "Bagi" could have been derived from the word "Baghi," meaning "a rebel" or "a dissenter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who challenged authority or resisted societal norms.

In the historical records of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, there are references to individuals bearing the surname BAGI. One notable figure was Dara Shikoh BAGI (1615-1659), the eldest son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and a renowned scholar and poet. His writings, particularly on the synthesis of Hindu and Islamic philosophies, earned him a prominent place in the intellectual circles of his time.

Another historical figure associated with the surname BAGI was Mirza Muhammad Rafi BAGI (1835-1908), a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from Lucknow, India. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and social commentary, gained widespread recognition and influenced subsequent generations of Urdu writers.

During the British colonial era in India, the surname BAGI also appeared in various administrative and historical records. One example is Mir Sher Ali BAGI (1790-1860), a prominent landowner and influential figure in the region of modern-day Punjab, Pakistan. His family's estates and influence extended across several villages, making them a significant force in local politics and governance.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname BAGI was also found among notable figures in the Indian independence movement. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan BAGI (1873-1956) was a prominent Muslim scholar, writer, and advocate for Indian self-rule. His writings and speeches played a crucial role in mobilizing public opinion against British colonial rule.

It is worth mentioning that the surname BAGI has also been associated with various place names, particularly in the regions of Punjab and Sindh in present-day Pakistan. Some examples include Bagi, a town in the Kasur district of Punjab, and Bagi Sher Khan, a village in the Khairpur district of Sindh. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagi

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

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

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