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

Taganas, 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 Taganas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taganas in America

Taganas is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taganas surname appeared 112 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 Taganas.

The history of the last name Taganas

The surname TAGANAS is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog word "tagâ," meaning "native" or "dweller," combined with the place name "Naga," a city in the Bicol region of the Philippines.

The earliest known record of the name TAGANAS dates back to the late 16th century, when it appeared in Spanish colonial records documenting the inhabitants of the Bicol region. These records often included surnames assigned to local families by Spanish officials, reflecting their place of origin or other distinguishing characteristics.

One notable individual bearing the name TAGANAS was Juan TAGANAS, a prominent leader in the Bicol region during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century. Juan TAGANAS was born in 1845 and played a crucial role in organizing local resistance efforts against the Spanish colonial government.

Another historical figure with the surname TAGANAS was Maria TAGANAS, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the town of Naga in the early 18th century. Maria TAGANAS was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional Philippine medicinal practices and her dedication to serving the local community.

In the 20th century, the name TAGANAS gained recognition through the work of Arturo TAGANAS, a celebrated Philippine writer and journalist born in 1901. Arturo TAGANAS was known for his insightful commentary on social and political issues, as well as his contributions to the development of Philippine literature.

Another notable individual was Isabela TAGANAS, a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the Bicol region in the late 19th century. Isabela TAGANAS, born in 1865, was widely respected for her efforts to promote education and empower women in her community.

While the surname TAGANAS may have evolved over time due to various factors, such as migration and cultural assimilation, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of the Philippines, particularly the Bicol region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taganas

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

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

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