Bagans

Bagans is a surname that has gained prominence in contemporary media largely through a single public figure who bears the name.

Zak Bagans (born 1977) is an American paranormal investigator and television personality who is best known as the host and lead investigator of Ghost Adventures. The series, which began airing on the Travel Channel in 2008, follows Bagans and a team as they explore locations reported to be haunted. Over the years, Ghost Adventures has become a long-running franchise, contributing to the broader popularity of paranormal-themed reality programming and related media.

In addition to his work on Ghost Adventures, Bagans has been involved in other media projects within the paranormal genre, including publishing and production efforts tied to investigations, documentaries, and related television content. His public profile centers on the exploration of purported hauntings and the dissemination of paranormal subjects to a wider audience.

Etymology and distribution of the surname Bagans are not well documented in widely available reference sources. The name is relatively uncommon in standard surname lists, and there is no universally accepted consensus on its origins. As a result, Bagans is primarily recognized in association with Zak Bagans and his work in paranormal media.