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UK surname

Baugh

From Old English meaning "a ring-shaped area of firm ground in a marsh or bog."

In the 1881 census there were 1,079 people recorded with the Baugh surname, ranking it #3,675 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,028, ranked #3,176, up from #3,675 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, Dawley, Magna and Sedgley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Neath Port Talbot, Monmouthshire and Walsall.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baugh is 2,053 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 88.0%.

1881 census count

1,079

Ranked #3,675

Modern count

2,028

2016, ranked #3,176

Peak year

2010

2,053 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Baugh had 1,079 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,675 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,028 in 2016, ranked #3,176.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,685 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Baugh surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Baugh surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Baugh 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 733 #3,586
1861 historical 606 #4,376
1881 historical 1,079 #3,675
1891 historical 1,173 #3,645
1901 historical 1,516 #3,390
1911 historical 1,685 #2,907
1997 modern 1,958 #3,104
1998 modern 2,024 #3,129
1999 modern 2,045 #3,131
2000 modern 2,009 #3,159
2001 modern 1,960 #3,160
2002 modern 2,005 #3,165
2003 modern 1,985 #3,135
2004 modern 1,996 #3,120
2005 modern 2,001 #3,089
2006 modern 2,010 #3,080
2007 modern 1,992 #3,136
2008 modern 1,983 #3,166
2009 modern 2,033 #3,170
2010 modern 2,053 #3,202
2011 modern 2,035 #3,194
2012 modern 1,956 #3,242
2013 modern 2,010 #3,224
2014 modern 2,027 #3,231
2015 modern 2,025 #3,205
2016 modern 2,028 #3,176

Geography

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Where Baughs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, Dawley, Magna, Sedgley, Winterslow, Idmiston and Madeley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Neath Port Talbot, Monmouthshire, Walsall and South Staffordshire. 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 Dawley, Magna Shropshire
3 Sedgley Staffordshire
4 Winterslow, Idmiston Wiltshire
5 Madeley Shropshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Neath Port Talbot 004 Neath Port Talbot
2 Monmouthshire 003 Monmouthshire
3 Walsall 013 Walsall
4 South Staffordshire 012 South Staffordshire
5 Walsall 018 Walsall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Baugh

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Baugh

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Baugh is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Baugh is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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

Baugh falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baugh is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Baugh, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Baugh

The surname Baugh originates from England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "beag," meaning "ring" or "bracelet," suggesting a possible occupational connection to someone who made or sold rings or bracelets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Baga" in Worcestershire. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 13th century, the name Baugh was prominent in the county of Staffordshire, particularly in the village of Bagots Bromley, which may have contributed to the surname's development. Historical records from this period include mentions of individuals such as William de Bagot (born c. 1230) and Sir John Bagot (c. 1275 - 1343), who held land and titles in the area.

As the name spread across England, it took on various spellings, including Baugh, Bough, Baughe, and Bagh. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies of scribal records at the time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Baugh was Robert Baugh (c. 1620 - 1667), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the Commonwealth period. He was a supporter of Oliver Cromwell and played a role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, Thomas Baugh (1725 - 1803) was a prominent British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings, including the Shire Hall in Monmouth and the Assembly Rooms in Bath.

Another individual of note was William Baugh (1790 - 1845), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a rear admiral.

In the literary world, Edward Baugh (born 1936) is a renowned Jamaican poet, literary critic, and scholar who has made significant contributions to Caribbean literature and cultural studies.

Finally, Robert Baugh (1928 - 2008) was an influential American linguist and scholar who specialized in the history of the English language. His seminal work, "A History of the English Language," published in 1951, is considered a standard reference in the field.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Baugh families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baugh 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 313 Baughs recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.85x.

County Total Index
Staffordshire 313 8.85x
Lancashire 96 0.77x
Shropshire 96 10.61x
Middlesex 83 0.79x
Wiltshire 59 6.37x
Worcestershire 51 3.73x
Herefordshire 42 9.78x
Yorkshire 40 0.39x
Surrey 35 0.69x
Warwickshire 30 1.14x
Cheshire 21 0.91x
Leicestershire 21 1.81x
Nottinghamshire 19 1.35x
Denbighshire 18 4.55x
Gloucestershire 18 0.88x
Hampshire 18 0.84x
Dorset 16 2.33x
Glamorgan 14 0.77x
Kent 14 0.39x
Devon 12 0.55x
Essex 8 0.39x
Montgomeryshire 7 2.92x
Brecknockshire 6 2.86x
Monmouthshire 6 0.79x
Radnorshire 6 7.10x
Lanarkshire 5 0.15x
Suffolk 4 0.31x
Sussex 4 0.23x
Somerset 3 0.18x
Caernarfonshire 2 0.47x
Hertfordshire 2 0.28x
Derbyshire 1 0.06x
Durham 1 0.03x
Flintshire 1 0.36x
Lincolnshire 1 0.06x
Northumberland 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. Wolverhampton in Staffordshire leads with 78 Baughs recorded in 1881 and an index of 28.68x.

Place Total Index
Wolverhampton 78 28.68x
Dawley 50 151.79x
Walsall Foreign 43 23.54x
Bilston 33 48.15x
Winterslow 31 996.78x
Sedgley 30 22.84x
Kingswinford 27 21.03x
Madeley 23 69.30x
Wednesfield 23 44.20x
Bethnal Green London 19 4.17x
Wednesbury 19 21.50x
Birmingham 18 2.04x
Dudley 18 10.82x
Burntwood Edial 17 75.25x
Bermondsey 16 5.13x
Yardley 15 42.86x
Blackrod 13 84.14x
Clifton 12 11.55x
Kensington London 12 2.06x
Little Sutton 10 321.54x
St Marylebone London 10 1.79x
Beckenham 9 19.26x
Chelsea London 9 2.85x
Hackney London 9 1.53x
Lambeth 9 0.99x
Liverpool 9 1.19x
Llandaff 9 14.83x
Sutton 9 756.30x
Whitwick 9 60.93x
Willenhall 9 13.59x
Brightside Bierlow 8 3.93x
Canon Pyon 8 318.73x
Little Somborne 8 2962.96x
Manchester 8 1.43x
Upway 8 306.51x
Wales 8 97.56x
Worcester St Peter 8 30.89x
Carreghofa 7 380.43x
Hulme 7 2.70x
Peterchurch 7 305.68x
Skegby 7 80.92x
Teversall 7 469.80x
Utkinton 7 376.34x
Abergavenny 6 21.16x
Abram 6 62.89x
Aston 6 0.82x
Disserth Trecoed 6 326.09x
Gorton 6 5.13x
Gresford Gwersyllt 6 48.86x
Ibstock 6 71.09x
Llangattock 6 35.17x
Marden 6 198.68x
Oldbury 6 8.91x
Ruabon 6 11.03x
Tipton 6 5.54x
West Derby 6 1.65x
West Ham 6 1.31x
Wombridge 6 53.72x
Alderbury 5 114.94x
Britford 5 81.70x
Darlaston 5 10.23x
Denaby 5 85.18x
Edgbaston 5 6.10x
Essington 5 107.30x
Fisherton Anger 5 29.15x
Llanymynech 5 282.49x
Nottingham St Mary 5 1.37x
Old Monkland 5 3.72x
Pendlebury 5 19.05x
Plymouth St Andrew 5 2.98x
Rotherhithe 5 3.86x
Ryhill 5 175.44x
Toxteth Park 5 1.19x
Altofts 4 34.90x
Bury St Edmunds St Mary 4 16.70x
Cardiff St Mary 4 3.98x
Hope Under Dinmore 4 225.99x
Paddington London 4 1.04x
Rowley Regis 4 4.06x
St George Hanover Square 4 2.17x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 63
William 58
Thomas 47
George 34
Joseph 25
James 22
Charles 19
Edward 15
Henry 12
Benjamin 11
Enoch 10
Richard 10
Samuel 10
Alfred 9
Mark 8
Arthur 7
Isaac 7
Frank 6
Albert 5
David 5
Wm. 5
Alexander 4
Edwin 4
Ernest 4
Walter 4
Cornelius 3
Elijah 3
Francis 3
Frederick 3
Harry 3
Herbert 3
Matthew 3
Robert 3
Thos. 3
Benjn. 2
Brian 2
Christopher 2
Cyrus 2
Daniel 2
Fredk. 2
Fredrick 2
Isiah 2
Israel 2
J.T. 2
Leonard 2
Seth 2
Sidney 2
Solomon 2
Stephen 2
Zephaniah 2

FAQ

Baugh surname: questions and answers

How common was the Baugh surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,079 people were recorded with the Baugh surname. That placed it at #3,675 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Baugh surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,028 in 2016. That gives Baugh a modern rank of #3,176.

What does the Baugh surname mean?

From Old English meaning "a ring-shaped area of firm ground in a marsh or bog."

What does the Baugh map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baugh 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.