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

Tacam, 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 Tacam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tacam in America

Tacam is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tacam surname appeared 114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tacam.

The history of the last name Tacam

The surname "TACAM" is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "tacar," which means "to stain" or "to dye." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked as a dyer or textile worker.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "TACAM" can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Girona, Catalonia. In a document dated 1278, a merchant named Pere TACAM is mentioned as a prominent figure in the local textile trade. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name "TACAM" appeared in several historical records from the region of Valencia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Aragon. A prominent individual named Jaume TACAM, born in 1321, is mentioned in a chronicle as a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Valencia.

During the 15th century, the name "TACAM" spread to other parts of Spain, particularly Andalusia and Castile. In 1468, a notable figure named Isabel TACAM was recorded as a wealthy landowner in the city of Seville. Her family's wealth and influence are believed to have been derived from the textile industry.

In the 16th century, the "TACAM" surname gained recognition in the Basque Country, where it is believed to have been adopted by a family of weavers and dyers. One notable individual from this period was Juan TACAM, born in 1534 in the town of Bilbao, who became a successful merchant and trader in the Basque region.

Over the centuries, the "TACAM" surname has been associated with several notable figures across various fields. These include:

1. Miguel TACAM (1621-1699), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Andrés TACAM (1745-1812), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Carlota TACAM (1789-1856), a renowned Spanish opera singer who performed in major theaters across Europe.
4. José TACAM (1818-1892), a Spanish writer and journalist who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Madrid.
5. Emilia TACAM (1876-1945), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in Barcelona.

While the "TACAM" surname may not be as prevalent today, its historical roots can be traced back to the textile industry of medieval Spain, where it originated as a reference to the occupation of dyeing and staining fabrics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tacam

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

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 Tacam 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.

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 Tacam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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