2000
#8,942
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,362
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.25
Rare Last name
Baugher
An occupational surname for a person who made bows or worked as a bow maker or archer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,727 Americans carry the last name Baugher. That puts it at #9,566 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 91,965 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baugher 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
3.7K
1 in 91,965
Census rank
#9,566
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,250 bearers of the surname Baugher in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9566th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baugher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baugher
Among Census respondents with the surname Baugher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Baugher 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 Baugher surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 3,027
- Two or more races3.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 78
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 26
- Black or African American0.4% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baugher
Baugher 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
#9,227
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,529
+167 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 1.20
Rank movement Down 285 places
2020
#9,566
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,250
-279 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 1.09
Rank movement Down 339 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,942 | 3,362 | 1.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,227 | 3,529 | 1.20 | +167 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 285 places |
| 2020 | #9,566 | 3,250 | 1.09 | -279 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 339 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 Baugher 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 | #9,227 | #9,566 | -3.7% |
| Count | 3,529 | 3,250 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.20 | 1.09 | -9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baugher bearers went from 3,529 to 3,250 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 339 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,227 to #9,566.
FAQ
Baugher surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baugher?
Name Census estimates that about 3,727 living Americans carry the surname Baugher. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 91,965 residents.
How common is Baugher?
Baugher ranks #9,566 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,250 people with the surname Baugher. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,727), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Baugher.
Has Baugher become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baugher went from 3,529 recorded bearers to 3,250. That is a decrease of 279 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,227 to #9,566.
What does the Census say about the background of Baugher?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baugher, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Baugher in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (3,027 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baugher appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Two or More Races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Baugher (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 Baugher mean?
An occupational surname for a person who made bows or worked as a bow maker or archer. 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 Baugher (1.09 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 Baugher?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.