Explore the Family Name Bagot
The meaning of Bagot
English (Lancashire): variant of Baggett (see also Baggott), from a pet form of Bagg 2.
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How common is the last name Bagot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bagot saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bagot was ranked as the 46,240th most popular surname in the United States, while it fell to the 48,628th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.16%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname remained constant at 434 during these years, implying that the change in ranking is likely due to the growth in the number of other surnames rather than a decline in the usage of Bagot. The proportion of the population carrying this surname also dropped marginally from 0.16 per 100K in 2000 to 0.15 per 100K in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #48,628 | -5.16% |
| Count | 434 | 434 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bagot
Regarding the ethnic identity linked to the surname Bagot, there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals who identify as white made up the majority of those with the Bagot surname, although their percentage slightly decreased from 61.75% in 2000 to 57.60% in 2010. Interestingly, the Black community had the most significant increase in carrying this surname, going from 28.11% in 2000 to 37.56% in 2010. There was a marked decrease in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 6.68% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander community also saw a minor decrease, while the Hispanic presence completely disappeared in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category reported no use of the Bagot surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.75% | 57.6% | -6.72% |
| Black | 28.11% | 37.56% | 33.62% |
| Two or More Races | 6.68% | 1.84% | -72.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.84% | 1.61% | -12.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |