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

Baugher, 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 Baugher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baugher in America

Baugher is the 9227th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baugher surname appeared 3,529 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baugher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baugher 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 Baugher

The surname Baugher is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Bauer," which means "farmer" or "peasant." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in agriculture or came from rural areas.

One of the earliest known records of the Baugher name can be found in the German church records of the town of Oberalben, located in the Palatinate region of modern-day southwestern Germany. In these records, a man named Hans Baugher is mentioned as a resident of the town in the year 1589.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations, including Baugher, Baugher, Bauer, and Bauger. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, transcription errors, or other linguistic factors.

The Baugher surname also appears in historical records related to the migration of German settlers to North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Many individuals bearing this name arrived in Pennsylvania, which was a popular destination for German immigrants at the time.

One notable historical figure with the Baugher surname was Johann Philipp Baugher, a German-born American farmer and miller who lived from 1747 to 1832. He settled in York County, Pennsylvania, and played a role in the early development of the area's agricultural and milling industries.

Another individual of historical significance was Jacob Baugher, a Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania who served in the Continental Army. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton, and was documented as having served under General George Washington.

In the 19th century, the Baugher name gained prominence through individuals such as Joseph Baugher, a prominent lawyer and politician from Ohio who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1859 to 1863.

Additionally, the Baugher surname is associated with individuals who made notable contributions in various fields, such as William Henry Baugher, a renowned American botanist and horticulturist who lived from 1849 to 1917 and was instrumental in the development of new plant varieties.

Throughout history, the Baugher surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience and the enduring legacy of names that have transcended time and geographical boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baugher

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

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

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