Explore the Family Name Baggs
The meaning of Baggs
English: variant of Bagg with excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baggs in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Baggs" has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 13,567th to 14,299th place, which is a change of -5.4%. However, the count of individuals with this surname rose marginally from 2,053 to 2,093, showing a growth of 1.95%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by -6.58%, from 0.76 to 0.71.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,567 | #14,299 | -5.4% |
| Count | 2,053 | 2,093 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.71 | -6.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baggs
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade for individuals with the surname "Baggs". The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 126.98%, though the actual numbers remain relatively small, going from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased slightly by 8.89%, while the proportion of White individuals dropped by -1.55%. The Hispanic portion grew by 37.32%, and the Black demographic experienced a slight decline of -3.86%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation went up by 3.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.46% | 81.18% | -1.55% |
| Black | 12.18% | 11.71% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.87% | 37.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.96% | 8.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 1.43% | 126.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0.86% | 3.61% |