Explore the Family Name Bageant
The meaning of Bageant
English: variant of Begent (see Bagent). History: A William Bageant from Foklestone, Kent, went to North America in 1755 with General Edward Braddock’s army, and died in Winchester, VA; his descendants are found mainly in VA and MD.
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How common is the last name Bageant in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bageant" was ranked 83,965 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 88,336 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.21%. Despite this slight dip in rank, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 208 to 210 between the two census periods. The proportion of people named Bageant per 100,000 residents also decreased by 12.5% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #88,336 | -5.21% |
| Count | 208 | 210 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bageant
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Bageant surname. However, the majority, consistently over 97%, identified as White. Specifically, the percentage of Bageants identifying as White fell slightly from 98.56% in 2000 to 97.14% in 2010, a change of -1.44%. No individuals with the Bageant surname identified with two or more races during either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.56% | 97.14% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |