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

Tae, 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 Tae surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tae in America

Tae is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tae surname appeared 349 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 Tae.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tae 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 Tae

The surname "Tae" is believed to have originated in ancient China, tracing its roots back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). It is thought to be derived from the Chinese word "tao," which means "way" or "path." The name likely originated in the central and eastern regions of China, where many influential families and clans resided during that time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "Tae" can be found in the historical records of the Tang Dynasty, where it is associated with several prominent scholars and officials. For example, Tae Qian (628-701 AD) was a renowned poet and calligrapher who served as a high-ranking official in the imperial court.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name gained further prominence, with several notable figures bearing the surname. One such individual was Tae Zong (1012-1085 AD), a renowned military strategist and statesman who played a crucial role in the consolidation of the Song Empire.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to different regions of China and underwent various spelling variations. In some areas, it was written as "Tai" or "Tay," while in others, it was spelled as "Tae." These variations reflect the linguistic diversity and regional dialects of ancient China.

In the 13th century, the Mongol invasion and the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368 AD) brought about significant cultural and political changes in China. During this period, the name "Tae" is found in records associated with scholars, artists, and administrators who served under the Mongol rulers.

One notable figure from this era was Tae Gu (1262-1335 AD), a celebrated painter and calligrapher who was renowned for his intricate landscapes and nature-inspired works. His paintings are still highly valued and can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.

As the centuries progressed, the name "Tae" continued to be prominent in various regions of China, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in fields such as literature, philosophy, and statecraft.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name is associated with several renowned scholars and officials, such as Tae Wen (1472-1528 AD), a renowned philosopher and educator who played a pivotal role in the promotion of Confucian teachings.

In the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), the name "Tae" is found in the records of influential families and individuals who held positions of power and influence in the imperial court and bureaucracy. One notable figure from this era was Tae Qing (1771-1844 AD), a respected statesman and diplomat who played a key role in negotiating treaties and fostering international relations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tae

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

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

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