Explore the Family Name Bagsby
The meaning of Bagsby
Probably English: variant of Bagby (or possibly Bigsby). This name is not found in the British Isles.
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How common is the last name Bagsby in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bagsby has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bagsby ranked as the 40,265th most popular name in the U.S., but by 2010 the rank had improved to 39,352nd place. This represents a change of 2.27%. Similarly, the number of people with the surname Bagsby increased from 512 in 2000 to 559 in 2010, an increase of 9.18%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.19 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #39,352 | 2.27% |
| Count | 512 | 559 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bagsby
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Bagsby, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the ten-year period. In 2000, the majority of those with the Bagsby name identified as Black (57.62%), followed by White (38.09%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as Black remained relatively stable (57.78%), there was a decrease in those identifying as White (33.09%). Additionally, there was a notable increase in individuals who identify as being of two or more races, going from 2.15% in 2000 to 4.83% in 2010. The Hispanic population also saw a significant increase, growing from 1.17% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander remained suppressed for privacy, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native population saw a slight increase from 0.98% to 1.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.62% | 57.78% | 0.28% |
| White | 38.09% | 33.09% | -13.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 4.83% | 124.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 3.22% | 175.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.98% | 1.07% | 9.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |