Explore the Family Name Bagnato
The meaning of Bagnato
Italian (southern): 1. nickname from bagnato ‘bathed’, past participle of bagnare ‘to bathe’. 2. habitational name from a minor place called Bagnato, i.e. with a derivative of bagno ‘bath’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Carmelo, Concetto, Natale, Vincenzo. German Reiner, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Bagnato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bagnato showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 43,629th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 43,885th spot, a decrease of 0.59%. However, the overall count of individuals with this surname increased from 466 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #43,885 | -0.59% |
| Count | 466 | 491 | 5.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bagnato
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bagnato surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 94.21% to 93.28%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw significant growth, increasing by 48.40% to account for 5.09% of Bagnatos in 2010. While no Bagnatos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliation in 2010, constituting 1.02% of the Bagnato population. There was also a drop in individuals identifying as two or more races, going from 1.07% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 93.28% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 5.09% | 48.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |