About Baughan
The surname Baughan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Baga" or "Bacca," which means "badger." The addition of the suffix "-an" indicates a patronymic meaning "son of," thus making Baughan mean "son of Baga" or "son of Bacca." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a badger, such as being tenacious or having a burrowing nature. Over time, the surname Baughan has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Baughan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Baughan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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