UK surname
An English surname transferred from Norman French, originally denoting someone from a manor.
In the 1881 census there were 126 people recorded with the Baggot surname, ranking it #17,245 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 52, ranked #34,780, down from #17,245 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Tipton otherwise Tibington and Darlaston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baggot is 171 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 58.7%.
1881 census count
126
Ranked #17,245
Modern count
52
2016, ranked #34,780
Peak year
1851
171 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Baggot surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Baggot surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 171 | #11,730 |
| 1861 | historical | 106 | #20,147 |
| 1881 | historical | 126 | #17,245 |
| 1891 | historical | 88 | #25,677 |
| 1901 | historical | 157 | #17,577 |
| 1911 | historical | 39 | #29,025 |
| 1997 | modern | 50 | #32,658 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 45 | #33,511 |
| 2000 | modern | 45 | #33,526 |
| 2001 | modern | 45 | #33,401 |
| 2002 | modern | 54 | #32,927 |
| 2003 | modern | 56 | #32,797 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 48 | #33,932 |
| 2006 | modern | 50 | #34,077 |
| 2007 | modern | 52 | #34,195 |
| 2008 | modern | 53 | #34,315 |
| 2009 | modern | 50 | #34,663 |
| 2010 | modern | 49 | #34,886 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 45 | #35,105 |
| 2013 | modern | 48 | #35,012 |
| 2014 | modern | 51 | #34,865 |
| 2015 | modern | 52 | #34,775 |
| 2016 | modern | 52 | #34,780 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Tipton otherwise Tibington, Darlaston, Oldswinford and Theberton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Tipton otherwise Tibington | Staffordshire |
| 3 | Darlaston | Staffordshire |
| 4 | Oldswinford | Worcestershire |
| 5 | Theberton | Suffolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Baggot surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baggot, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Baggot surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Baggot household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Baggot is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baggot is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Baggot, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Baggot is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'bagga', which referred to a bag or a sack, indicating that the name was initially an occupational surname for someone who made or sold bags.
The earliest known record of the name Baggot can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, where it appears as 'Baggehot'. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region during that period.
In the 14th century, the surname Baggot appeared in various forms, such as 'Baggod' and 'Baggode', reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Baggot was Sir Walter Baggot (c. 1330-1386), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Warwickshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in 1365 and played a role in the Battle of Nájera during the Hundred Years' War.
Another prominent individual was Richard Baggot (c. 1510-1596), who was an English politician and Member of Parliament for Staffordshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and served as a justice of the peace.
In the 17th century, the name Baggot was associated with the Baggot family of Castle Bagot, Staffordshire. This family held significant influence and landholdings in the region. One notable member was Sir Walter Baggot (1633-1705), who served as a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire and was appointed as a baronet in 1677.
The surname Baggot has also been linked to various place names, such as Baggot's Bromley in Staffordshire and Baggot's Rath in County Louth, Ireland. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Baggot surname who held land or property in those areas.
Other notable figures with the surname Baggot include John Baggot (1711-1787), an English poet and clergyman, and Richard Baggot (1782-1856), an Irish judge and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for County Carlow.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baggot surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Staffordshire leads with 48 Baggots recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire | 48 | 11.57x |
| Durham | 13 | 3.56x |
| Worcestershire | 12 | 7.48x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.65x |
| Midlothian | 8 | 4.86x |
| Warwickshire | 8 | 2.58x |
| Suffolk | 7 | 4.68x |
| Surrey | 5 | 0.83x |
| Derbyshire | 4 | 2.08x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.27x |
| Leicestershire | 3 | 2.20x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.50x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.41x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.41x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.55x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.51x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Bromwich in Staffordshire leads with 18 Baggots recorded in 1881 and an index of 75.79x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich | 18 | 75.79x |
| Wolverhampton | 9 | 28.21x |
| Inveresk | 8 | 179.37x |
| Dudley | 7 | 35.88x |
| Theberton | 7 | 2800.00x |
| Aston | 6 | 7.03x |
| Newbottle | 6 | 300.00x |
| Wednesbury | 6 | 57.86x |
| Lye | 5 | 187.27x |
| Ogley Hay | 5 | 581.40x |
| Rotherhithe | 5 | 32.92x |
| Stockton On Tees | 5 | 28.38x |
| Walsall Foreign | 5 | 23.33x |
| Hackney London | 4 | 5.81x |
| Long Eaton | 4 | 157.48x |
| Sedgley | 3 | 19.47x |
| Dalziel | 2 | 46.73x |
| Everton | 2 | 4.30x |
| Loughborough | 2 | 32.36x |
| St George Hanover Square | 2 | 9.24x |
| Sunderland | 2 | 30.96x |
| Wednesfield | 2 | 32.73x |
| Ashby De La Zouch | 1 | 31.65x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 0.97x |
| Cheltenham | 1 | 5.38x |
| Denton | 1 | 30.96x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 3.82x |
| Oversley | 1 | 714.29x |
| Pilling | 1 | 147.06x |
| Saltford | 1 | 526.32x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 1.52x |
| Tynemouth | 1 | 10.21x |
| West Ham | 1 | 1.87x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Baggot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Eliza | 5 |
| Elizabeth | 5 |
| Mary | 5 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Harriet | 4 |
| Charlotte | 3 |
| Emma | 3 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Isabella | 2 |
| Jane | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Rebecca | 2 |
| Susanna | 2 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Avril | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Ethel | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Kezia | 1 |
| Lilly | 1 |
| Lizzie | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| M.A. | 1 |
| Maboliline | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Naomi | 1 |
| Pemlay | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Sally | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baggot surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Baggot households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 30 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Tailoress | 2 |
| (No Occ) | 1 |
| Anvil Maker | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Brickyard Laborer | 1 |
| Bridle Bit Filer | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Dom Serv Housemaid | 1 |
| Domestic | 1 |
| Domestic Servant Housemaid | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Farm Serv (Indoor) | 1 |
| Forge Roller (Iron) | 1 |
| Galvaniser (Iron) | 1 |
| General Domestic Servant | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Glassmaker | 1 |
| Hosiery Warehouseman | 1 |
| Ironworker | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Laborers Wife | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Miner (Coal) | 1 |
| Nail Maker | 1 |
| Needlewoman | 1 |
| Puddler (Iron) | 1 |
| Puddler Bar Roller | 1 |
| Puncher (Iron) | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
| Shoe Binder | 1 |
| Shopkeeper | 1 |
| Silk Winder | 1 |
| Tin Plate Worker | 1 |
| Underhand Puddler (Iron) | 1 |
| Warehouseman (Tea Trade) | 1 |
| Widow Of Clergyman | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 126 people were recorded with the Baggot surname. That placed it at #17,245 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 52 in 2016. That gives Baggot a modern rank of #34,780.
An English surname transferred from Norman French, originally denoting someone from a manor.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baggot bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.