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

Bagner, 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 Bagner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagner in America

Bagner is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bagner surname appeared 110 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 Bagner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagner 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 Bagner

The surname Bagner is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "bagoner," which referred to a baker or someone who worked with bread. The name may also be linked to the German town of Bagnau, which was once known for its bakeries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bagner can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, where a Jakob Bagner is listed as a master baker in 1562. Another early reference to the name appears in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Leipzig, where a son named Hans was born to Christoph and Anna Bagner in 1587.

In the 17th century, the name Bagner began to appear in various parts of Central Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual from this time was Johann Bagner, a Swiss painter born in Zurich in 1645. His works can still be found in several museums and churches throughout Switzerland.

As the Bagner family spread across Europe, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Bagnor, Bagnour, and Bagnauer. In some cases, the name was also influenced by local dialects and pronunciations, leading to forms like Bägnert and Bägnert.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bagner name in English-speaking regions dates back to the late 18th century. In 1794, a German immigrant named Friedrich Bagner settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent farmer and landowner in the area.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the Bagner surname made notable contributions in various fields. Carl Bagner, born in 1812 in Dresden, Germany, was a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in his hometown. In England, Robert Bagner (1828-1902) was a respected engineer and inventor, known for his work on early steam engines and agricultural machinery.

Another notable figure was the German painter and illustrator, Wilhelm Bagner (1856-1933), whose works often depicted scenes from rural life and folklore. His paintings can be found in numerous art galleries and museums across Germany and Europe.

In the 20th century, the Bagner name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. Erich Bagner (1904-1982), a German mathematician and physicist, made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagner

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

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

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