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

Buggage, 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 Buggage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buggage in America

Buggage is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buggage surname appeared 229 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 Buggage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buggage 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 Buggage

The surname Buggage has its origins in England, believed to have first emerged in the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "bugga," which referred to a small hill or mound, often associated with settlements or landmarks. This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic surname, describing someone who lived near or on a small hill.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Buggage can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1296. This record lists a John de Buggage, indicating the surname's existence at that time. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 mention a William de la Bugge, which may be an early variant spelling of the same surname.

During the medieval period, the name appears to have been concentrated in southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. This geographical distribution aligns with the name's presumed Old English roots and may suggest a connection to specific locations or landforms in those regions.

In the 16th century, the surname Buggage appears in various spellings, such as Buggidge, Buggedge, and Buggadge, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spelling during that era. One notable individual from this time was John Buggadge (c. 1510-1575), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London.

Moving into the 17th century, the Buggage surname can be found in the parish records of various English villages and towns. For instance, the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, include the name William Buggage in 1637. Another record from the same church lists the marriage of Robert Buggage and Margery Smyth in 1652.

In the 18th century, the name Buggage appears to have spread beyond its southern English roots. Robert Buggage (1712-1785), a well-known clockmaker from Staffordshire, gained recognition for his intricate timepieces. Additionally, the Scottish poet and playwright, James Buggage (1765-1837), made notable contributions to literature during this period.

As the 19th century dawned, the Buggage surname continued to be represented across various fields. Notably, Sir William Buggage (1823-1896) was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Lancashire, while Mary Buggage (1841-1916) was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, hailing from Kent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buggage

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

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

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