Family Names: Bagli

Vince Bagli, the Dean of Maryland Sports [1]

Family Names: Bagli

The Bagli name with its spelling and pronunciation is obviously a name that was changed not long after arrival in the US from the one in the “old country.” Members of the family indicate that the clan was from Italy and the surname was Badagliacca. According to Ancestry.com the name Badagliacca originated in Sicily and southern regions of Italy, with deep historical roots specifically tied to the city and province of Palermo. The name was shortened, from five syllables to two, which made for easier pronunciation: BAGLI. Some of the family members changed the name to Badaglia, shaving off just one syllable.

Origin of the Surname

The surname, Badagliacca is a compound name constructed from two primary parts:

Badalà: Derived from the Arabic name Abd-Allah, which translates to “servant of God”.
Gliacca: A dialect term referring to a type of coarse cloak, heavy coat or outer garment.

Historically, the name likely emerged as a descriptive nickname for someone who made or wore these types of heavy cloaks, or denoted a connection to a person known for wearing such a garment.

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Badagliacca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey – from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Census Records

Today there are 3,000 census records available for the last name Badagliacca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badagliacca census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Badagliacca. For the veterans among your Badagliacca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

Bagli Family Today

While there are many Bagli family members in the US today, they have moved from their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland to Boulder, Colorado, Portland, Oregon, Williamsburg, Virginia, and Long Island, New York. And many have returned to Polermo to see what the family left when they went on those boats to America.