Explore the Family Name Bagge
The meaning of Bagge
1. English (Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex): variant of Bagg. 2. Swedish: soldier’s name from bagge ‘ram’. 3. Danish: from a personal name of uncertain derivation (compare English Bagg). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Asger.
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How common is the last name Bagge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bagge experienced a drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,801 in terms of its frequency, slipping to 55,505 by 2010 — a decline of 9.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 386 to 370, which signifies a reduction of 4.15%. The proportion of people named Bagge per 100,000 residents fell by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13 over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #55,505 | -9.26% |
| Count | 386 | 370 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bagge
The 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data reflects that the majority of individuals with the surname Bagge identify ethnically as White. This demographic represented 95.85% in 2000 and declined slightly to 95.68% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, rising marginally from 2.85% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, note that for privacy reasons, any data that could potentially identify specific individuals has been suppressed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 95.68% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.97% | 4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |