the bagginses were the most respectable family in the shire. or perhaps in the entire hobbiton. they were aristocratic, wealthy and owners of vast tracts of lands. the bagginses were also the most prominent of the clans in the entire shire.

carrier of the baggins name was bilbo, distant relative of froddo (third degree uncle if i am not mistaken). hes a direct descendant of balbo baggins, the founder of the baggins clan. he was perhaps the most influential of the bagginses. his acquaintances include gandalf.