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

Tacy, 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 Tacy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tacy in America

Tacy is the 31906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tacy surname appeared 723 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 Tacy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tacy 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 Tacy

The surname TACY has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tæcci," which translates to "sturdy" or "tough." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who possessed a hardy or robust physical stature.

The earliest recorded instance of the TACY name can be traced back to the Hertfordshire county in 1565, where a certain John Tacy was listed in the county's parish records. In the same region, around the year 1587, a record mentions a William Tacy residing in the village of Ashwell.

One notable historical reference to the TACY name is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Radulfus Taci, whose name is believed to be an early spelling variation of TACY.

During the 17th century, the TACY name spread across various parts of England, with records indicating a concentration in the counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. In 1642, a Thomas Tacy was listed as a landowner in the village of Stotfold, Bedfordshire.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the TACY surname have made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Sir Thomas Tacy (1592-1668), a prominent merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1654. Another was Rev. William Tacy (1617-1692), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works during his lifetime.

In the realm of literature, Edward Tacy (1723-1795) was a renowned poet and playwright, best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political climate of 18th century England. Meanwhile, in the field of science, Sarah Tacy (1789-1865) was a pioneering botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

The TACY name also found its way across the Atlantic, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the American colonies as early as the 17th century. One such individual was John Tacy (1645-1718), a farmer and landowner who settled in Virginia and played a role in the establishment of the local community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tacy

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

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

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