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UK surname

Baggott

A locational name from a place in Staffordshire meaning "dweller by the bagpipes".

In the 1881 census there were 868 people recorded with the Baggott surname, ranking it #4,364 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,646, ranked #3,783, up from #4,364 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Darlaston and Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Suffolk Coastal, Waveney and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baggott is 1,736 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 89.6%.

1881 census count

868

Ranked #4,364

Modern count

1,646

2016, ranked #3,783

Peak year

1999

1,736 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Baggott had 868 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #4,364 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,646 in 2016, ranked #3,783.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,476 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Baggott surname distribution map

The map shows where the Baggott surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Baggott surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Baggott over time

The 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 447 #5,511
1861 historical 512 #5,112
1881 historical 868 #4,364
1891 historical 1,087 #3,886
1901 historical 1,285 #3,873
1911 historical 1,476 #3,260
1997 modern 1,661 #3,580
1998 modern 1,716 #3,605
1999 modern 1,736 #3,595
2000 modern 1,705 #3,635
2001 modern 1,689 #3,598
2002 modern 1,702 #3,646
2003 modern 1,633 #3,699
2004 modern 1,626 #3,718
2005 modern 1,614 #3,710
2006 modern 1,610 #3,714
2007 modern 1,618 #3,735
2008 modern 1,605 #3,783
2009 modern 1,668 #3,745
2010 modern 1,682 #3,795
2011 modern 1,702 #3,697
2012 modern 1,668 #3,709
2013 modern 1,688 #3,729
2014 modern 1,668 #3,789
2015 modern 1,643 #3,801
2016 modern 1,646 #3,783

Geography

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Where Baggotts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Darlaston, Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures), Walsall and Birmingham Town: Aston. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Suffolk Coastal, Waveney and Sandwell. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Wolverhampton Staffordshire
2 Darlaston Staffordshire
3 Hinckley (incl. Hydes Pastures) Leicestershire
4 Walsall Staffordshire
5 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Suffolk Coastal 004 Suffolk Coastal
2 Waveney 012 Waveney
3 Waveney 014 Waveney
4 Sandwell 014 Sandwell
5 Suffolk Coastal 003 Suffolk Coastal

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baggott

These lists show first names that appear often with the Baggott surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baggott

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baggott, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Baggott surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Baggott household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Baggott is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Baggott is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Baggott falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baggott is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Baggott, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Baggott

The surname Baggott has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the place name Baggot or Bagot, which likely referred to a small hamlet or village in one of the English counties.

The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "bæg" and "hæt," meaning "badger" and "hat" or "hood," respectively. This could suggest that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a badger's den or wore a distinctive hat or hood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Bagod" and "Bagot." This historical record indicates that the name was present in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, the Baggott family held lands in Staffordshire, and several members were noted as knights and landowners. One notable figure was Sir William Baggott, who was born around 1230 and served as a knight in the service of King Edward I.

Another prominent individual was John Baggott, a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the 15th century. He was born around 1410 and played a significant role in the city's trade and governance.

In the 16th century, the name Baggott appeared in various records, including the Parish Registers of Eccleshall in Staffordshire, where several families with the surname were listed as residents.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Baggott family settled in Ireland, and the name can be found in records from counties such as Dublin and Kildare. One notable individual from this period was Richard Baggott, a merchant and landowner born in Dublin around 1620.

Another significant figure was Sir Walter Baggott, who was born in 1665 in Staffordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme and was knighted by Queen Anne in 1711.

Throughout its history, the surname Baggott has maintained its connection to various regions of England, particularly Staffordshire, and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, landowners, and members of parliament.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Baggott families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baggott surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Staffordshire leads with 282 Baggotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.84x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 282 9.84x
Warwickshire 91 4.25x
Herefordshire 82 23.56x
Worcestershire 63 5.68x
Suffolk 62 6.00x
Middlesex 60 0.71x
Durham 46 1.82x
Leicestershire 46 4.89x
Yorkshire 40 0.48x
Essex 18 1.07x
Gloucestershire 18 1.08x
Devon 11 0.62x
Lancashire 11 0.11x
Derbyshire 10 0.75x
Kent 9 0.31x
Oxfordshire 6 1.14x
Cornwall 3 0.31x
Monmouthshire 3 0.49x
Surrey 3 0.07x
Glamorgan 2 0.14x
Sussex 2 0.14x
Cheshire 1 0.05x
Hampshire 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

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 63 Baggotts recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.41x.

Place Total Index
West Bromwich 63 38.41x
Aston 57 9.67x
Darlaston 57 143.98x
Wolverhampton 49 22.25x
Dudley 37 27.46x
Hinckley 34 152.33x
Ledbury 27 225.94x
St Marylebone London 24 5.30x
Birmingham 23 3.22x
Winlaton 22 90.83x
Bosbury 19 662.02x
Walsall Foreign 17 11.49x
Brightside Bierlow 16 9.70x
Wednesbury 15 20.95x
Southwold 13 212.42x
Bilston 12 21.61x
Sudbourne 12 714.29x
Tipton 12 13.68x
Peasenhall 11 438.25x
Ashby De La Zouch 10 45.85x
Mile End Old Town London 10 5.54x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 9 5.74x
Harwich St Nicholas 9 69.55x
Iken 9 937.50x
Middleton 9 616.44x
West Ham 9 2.43x
Westbury On Severn East 9 23.92x
Houghton Le Spring 8 45.85x
Much Marcle 8 318.73x
Worsley 8 12.89x
Cannock 7 14.00x
Kings Norton 7 7.04x
Kingswinford 7 6.73x
Foleshill 6 26.64x
Hammerwich 6 147.42x
Handsworth 6 8.50x
Hereford St Owen 6 52.22x
Horsforth 6 32.54x
Hunslet 6 4.58x
Lower Heyford 6 392.16x
Mathon 6 184.62x
Newbottle 6 43.51x
Stapenhill 6 30.33x
Stone 6 16.38x
Stourbridge 6 21.04x
Acton Beauchamp 5 847.46x
Barnstaple 5 18.03x
Bethnal Green London 5 1.36x
Deptford St Paul 5 2.24x
Featherstone 5 52.97x
Harborne 5 5.45x
Headingley Cum Burley 5 9.24x
Hylton 5 112.36x
Marden 5 204.08x
Wolstanton 5 5.75x
Dronfield 4 23.49x
Dunwich 4 547.95x
Holmer 4 63.80x
Paddington London 4 1.28x
St George In East London 4 5.01x
Walsall Borough 4 17.99x
Willesden 4 5.00x
Acton Trussell 3 188.68x
Caldicot 3 73.71x
Falmouth 3 8.82x
Georgeham 3 135.14x
Linton In Newent 3 111.52x
St Pancras London 3 0.44x
Westoe 3 2.10x
Coleshill 2 29.15x
Colwall 2 46.40x
Eastbourne 2 3.04x
Easton 2 161.29x
Edgbaston 2 3.01x
Leominster Out 2 60.98x
Margate St John Baptist 2 3.77x
Plympton St Mary 2 19.59x
Rowley Regis 2 2.51x
West Herrington 2 22.60x
Willenhall 2 3.73x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Baggott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 56
Sarah 36
Ann 24
Eliza 23
Elizabeth 21
Emma 20
Jane 14
Ellen 13
Hannah 13
Clara 11
Alice 10
Harriet 10
Annie 8
Emily 8
Martha 8
Edith 7
Maria 7
Susan 7
Ada 6
Florence 6
Catherine 5
Charlotte 5
Louisa 5
Lucy 5
Amelia 4
Caroline 4
Rose 4
Gertrude 3
Isabella 3
Julia 3
Kate 3
Lily 3
Lydia 3
Selina 3
Susannah 3
... 2
Amy 2
Charlott 2
Deborah 2
Fanny 2
Flora 2
Frances 2
Harriett 2
Harriott 2
Pheobe 2
Rachel 2
Rosannah 2
Betsey 1
Elizt. 1
Emely 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baggott surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 58
William 46
Thomas 34
Joseph 25
Samuel 24
George 23
Henry 18
Alfred 16
Charles 16
Arthur 12
Frederick 12
James 12
Edward 11
Albert 7
Robert 6
Andrew 5
Richard 5
Daniel 4
David 4
Moses 4
Simeon 4
Aaron 3
Elijah 3
Frank 3
Harry 3
Walter 3
Chas. 2
Eli 2
Enoch 2
Ernest 2
Fredrick 2
Jacob 2
Jonah 2
Martin 2
Mathew 2
Nathan 2
Paul 2
Silas 2
Timothy 2
Abraham 1
Alick 1
Benj. 1
Benjamin 1
Charles. 1
Emma 1
Fred 1
Leonard 1
Luther 1
Mark 1
Zulelun 1

FAQ

Baggott surname: questions and answers

How common was the Baggott surname in 1881?

In 1881, 868 people were recorded with the Baggott surname. That placed it at #4,364 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Baggott surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,646 in 2016. That gives Baggott a modern rank of #3,783.

What does the Baggott surname mean?

A locational name from a place in Staffordshire meaning "dweller by the bagpipes".

What does the Baggott map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baggott bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.