Explore the Family Name Baugus
The meaning of Baugus
Probably an altered form of English Boggess (see Boggs). Compare Bauguess.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Baugus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baugus saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Baugus ranked 22,443 in popularity with a count of 1,070 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 24,325 and the count decreased to 1,031, showing a 3.64% decline. Notably, the proportion of people named Baugus per 100,000 also fell by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,443 | #24,325 | -8.39% |
| Count | 1,070 | 1,031 | -3.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baugus
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Baugus, again according to Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White - at 92.52% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 90.01% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained fairly stable, dipping from 4.67% to 4.56%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an impressive increase of 153.57%, rising from 0.84% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was not disclosed for privacy reasons in 2010, while the category for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identified with two or more races increased by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 90.01% | -2.71% |
| Black | 4.67% | 4.56% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 2.13% | 153.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.65% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |