Explore the Family Name Bagwell
The meaning of Bagwell
English (Devon, Dorset, and Somerset): variant of Backwell, a habitational name from Backwell in Somerset, named with Old English bæc ‘ridge’ + wella ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Bagwell in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bagwell has seen a slight decline over the past decade. In 2000, Bagwell ranked 3142 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 3460 spot, representing a change of -10.12%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also showed a decrease: in 2000, there were 10526 Bagwells, while in 2010, the count was slightly lower at 10324, marking a drop of -1.92%. The proportion of Bagwells per 100k people declined as well, from 3.9 in 2000 to 3.5 in 2010, a change of -10.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,142 | #3,460 | -10.12% |
| Count | 10,526 | 10,324 | -1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.9 | 3.5 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bagwell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bagwell. In 2000 and 2010 respectively, about 90.83% and 89.69% of Bagwells identified as White, showing a minor decrease of -1.26%. Those identifying as Black remained fairly stable, with a small increase from 5.84% to 5.85%. There was an observed growth among those of Hispanic ethnicity, who represented 1.21% in 2000 and 2.10% in 2010, a significant rise of 73.55%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw increases of 18.92% and 14.75% respectively. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly from 0.53% to 0.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.83% | 89.69% | -1.26% |
| Black | 5.84% | 5.85% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.1% | 73.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.4% | 14.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.51% | -3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.44% | 18.92% |
Bagwell ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bagwell is British & Irish, which comprises 62.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.0%) and Scandinavian (2.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 62.1% |
| French & German | 19.0% |
| Scandinavian | 2.8% |
| Other | 16.1% |
Possible origins of the surname Bagwell
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bagwell have recent ancestry locations all within United Kingdom.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 91.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 91.40% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 91.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 91.00% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 91.00% |
What Bagwell haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bagwell is E-L29, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-L29 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-M467 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Covert, Haight, Pagan, Hance, Rodrigue, Badillo, Hoyt, Chartier, Haro, Aviles.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bagwell surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bagwell have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bagwell" Surname 48.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bagwell" Surname 36.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bagwell" Surname 24.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bagwell" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bagwell?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bagwell are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition