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

Tager, 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 Tager surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tager in America

Tager is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tager surname appeared 418 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 Tager.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tager 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 Tager

The surname Tager has its origins in medieval Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "tager," which means "day laborer" or "hired worker." This suggests that the name was likely adopted by individuals who worked as day laborers or hired hands.

In the 14th century, variations of the name, such as Tagner and Tägner, can be found in historical records from various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. These regional variations reflect the linguistic diversity and dialect differences that existed in medieval Germany.

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Tager can be found in the Heidelberg University matriculation records from 1395, where a certain Johannes Tager is listed as a student. This document provides valuable insight into the existence and use of the name during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Tager name gained prominence with the birth of Hans Tager (1527-1591), a German Protestant theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His works and contributions to the religious movement of that era have been well-documented.

Another notable figure with the Tager surname was Johann Tager (1648-1720), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was renowned for his compositions for the organ and his contributions to sacred music.

During the 19th century, the name Tager was associated with several influential individuals, including Friedrich Tager (1812-1891), a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his literary works, and Wilhelm Tager (1855-1932), a renowned German architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Throughout the centuries, the Tager surname has also been connected to various geographical locations, such as the town of Tägerwilen in Switzerland, which likely derived its name from the surname itself. This further reinforces the historical significance and widespread use of the name across different regions.

While the Tager surname may have evolved and adapted over time, its origins as a name associated with day laborers and hired workers in medieval Germany have remained a part of its historical narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tager

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

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

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