2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Taganas
A Portuguese surname meaning "iron" or "steel worker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Taganas. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taganas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Taganas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taganas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taganas
Among Census respondents with the surname Taganas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Taganas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Taganas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander91.0% · 91
- White3.0% · 3
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taganas
Taganas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-12 bearers (-10.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,429 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -12 bearers (-10.7%) | Down 8,429 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Taganas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #155,682 | -5.7% |
| Count | 112 | 100 | -10.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taganas bearers went from 112 to 100 (-10.7% change). The surname moved down 8,429 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #155,682.
FAQ
Taganas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taganas?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Taganas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Taganas?
Taganas ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Taganas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Taganas.
Has Taganas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taganas went from 112 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 12 (-10.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Taganas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taganas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Taganas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taganas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (91.0%), White (3.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Taganas (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Taganas mean?
A Portuguese surname meaning "iron" or "steel worker". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Taganas (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Taganas?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Taganas at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.