Explore the Family Name Baggott
The meaning of Baggott
English: variant of Baggett. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Malachy.
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How common is the last name Baggott in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Baggott witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baggott ranked 31,235 most popular out of all surnames, slipping to 31,994 in 2010, which marked a 2.43% drop. Despite this fall in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname Baggott increased from 702 to 721, signifying a 2.71% growth. Nonetheless, when calculated per 100,000 individuals, the proportion fell by 7.69%, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #31,994 | -2.43% |
| Count | 702 | 721 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baggott
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baggott, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of the Baggotts identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 1.04% over the decade, from 95.58% to 94.59%. Hispanic Baggotts saw a significant increase of 111.76%, albeit from a relatively small base of 0.85% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. Likewise, those identifying as Black also slightly increased their share from 1.57% to 2.08%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Baggotts identifying with two or more races decreased by 47.57%, from 1.85% to 0.97%. No Baggotts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.59% | -1.04% |
| Black | 1.57% | 2.08% | 32.48% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.8% | 111.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0.97% | -47.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |