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

Bagum, 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 Bagum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bagum in America

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

The Bagum 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 Bagum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bagum 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 Bagum

The surname BAGUM has its origins rooted in the ancient Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "bhagavat," meaning "revered one" or "divine." The earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a title of respect or veneration.

During the medieval period, the name BAGUM gained prominence in the region now known as Bangladesh, particularly among the ruling elite and aristocratic families. Several historical figures bore this surname, including Bakhtiyar Khilji Bagum, a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the conquest of Bengal in the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Badr Bagum authored several influential works on Sufi mysticism and Islamic philosophy. His writings were widely acclaimed and studied across the region, cementing the BAGUM name's association with intellectual and spiritual pursuits.

As the Mughal Empire expanded its influence across the Indian subcontinent in the 16th century, the BAGUM surname gained further recognition. One notable figure was Nur Jahan Bagum, the wife of Emperor Jahangir, who wielded significant political power and patronized the arts and architecture during her reign.

In the 19th century, the BAGUM surname was prominently featured in the historical records of the British East India Company. Khwaja Abdul Gani Bagum, a prominent Bengali lawyer and activist, played a pivotal role in the independence movement, advocating for the rights of the native population against British colonial rule.

Throughout its rich history, the BAGUM surname has been associated with various professions, from military leaders and scholars to artists and activists. Some other notable individuals bearing this name include the 18th-century poet Mir Jamal Bagum, the 19th-century educator and social reformer Rokeya Sakhawat Bagum, and the 20th-century painter and art patron Shahid Bagum.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bagum

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

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

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