2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baglini
Derived from the Italian word "baglino," referring to a small bag or bundle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Baglini. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baglini 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.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Baglini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baglini
The surname Baglini is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "baglia," which means a bundle or package, suggesting that the name may have been associated with those who worked with or transported bundles or packages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Baglini can be found in the 13th century, in the city of Genoa, where a family by the name of Baglini was documented as being involved in the textile trade. This connection to the textile industry supports the theory that the name originated from the word "baglia."
In the 14th century, records show a prominent Baglini family residing in the city of Florence. This family was known for their involvement in the banking and finance sectors, indicating their rise to prominence during the Renaissance period.
Several notable individuals have borne the surname Baglini throughout history. One such figure was Girolamo Baglini (1588-1670), an Italian philosopher and physician who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and natural philosophy. His works, including "De fibra motrice" and "De vegetatione lapidum," were widely influential in his time.
Another notable Baglini was Pier Filippo Baglini (1573-1641), an Italian physician and anatomist who served as the personal physician to Pope Urban VIII. He was renowned for his anatomical studies and his work on the lymphatic system.
In the realm of arts and literature, Giorgio Baglini (1876-1952) was an Italian poet and writer who garnered recognition for his romantic and lyrical works. His collection of poems, "Canti del Dolore e dell'Amore," published in 1910, is considered one of his most significant works.
Moving into the 20th century, Cesare Baglini (1910-1985) was an Italian architect and urban planner who left his mark on the city of Milan. He designed several notable buildings, including the Milan Trade Fair complex, which became an iconic landmark in the city.
While the surname Baglini is not as widespread today as it once was, it has a rich historical legacy that spans across various fields, from medicine and philosophy to literature and architecture. The name's origins can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, where it was closely associated with the textile trade and the concept of bundling or packaging.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baglini
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Baglini 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 Baglini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baglini
Baglini 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,392 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 3,392 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,879 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 Baglini 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 | #143,149 | #145,028 | -1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 116 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baglini bearers went from 116 to 116 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #145,028.
FAQ
Baglini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baglini?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Baglini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Baglini?
Baglini ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Baglini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baglini.
Has Baglini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baglini went from 116 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Baglini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglini, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Baglini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baglini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (6.0%). 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 Baglini (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 Baglini mean?
Derived from the Italian word "baglino," referring to a small bag or bundle. 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 Baglini (0.04 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 people share the surname Baglini?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.