Find out how popular the last name Ta is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ta.

Ta, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ta in America

Ta is the 4434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ta surname appeared 8,017 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Ta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ta to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ta

The surname "Ta" has its origins in ancient China, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is believed to have originated from the Chinese word "ta," which means "great" or "grand." This name was often given to individuals who held positions of authority or were highly respected members of society.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname "Ta" can be found in the Tang Dynasty census records, which listed several families bearing this name in various regions of China. During this period, the surname was particularly prevalent in the central and eastern provinces, including Henan, Shandong, and Jiangsu.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the surname "Ta" gained further prominence, with several notable scholars and officials bearing this name. One such individual was Ta Qiqian (1032-1094), a renowned historian and author who wrote extensively about the Tang Dynasty and its prominent figures.

The surname "Ta" has also been associated with various place names throughout Chinese history. For example, the city of Taizhou in Zhejiang Province was once known as "Taying," which may have contributed to the local adoption of the surname "Ta" by some families in the region.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the surname "Ta" continued to be widely used, particularly among the gentry and scholarly classes. One notable figure from this period was Ta Xiyuan (1472-1558), a revered Confucian scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on moral and ethical principles.

As China transitioned into the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), the surname "Ta" remained prominent in various regions. One notable individual from this period was Ta Kung (1712-1778), a renowned painter and calligrapher whose works are still widely admired and studied today.

Throughout its long history, the surname "Ta" has been borne by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to Chinese culture, literature, and society. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its association with prestige and respect has remained a consistent thread throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ta

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ta.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ta was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ta has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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