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

Tagg, 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 Tagg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tagg in America

Tagg is the 28380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tagg surname appeared 841 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 Tagg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tagg 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 Tagg

The surname Tagg is thought to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "tagg," which meant a small ornamental appendage or a tag. This term may have been used as a nickname for someone who wore ornamental clothing or as a descriptive surname for someone who worked with tags or labels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tagg can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Richard Tagg is mentioned. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals living during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Tagge, Tagghe, and Tagge, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. One notable individual from this period was John Tagge, who was mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1275 in connection with a land transaction in Suffolk.

As time passed, the surname Tagg spread to different parts of England, and its spelling evolved. In the 14th century, records from Cambridgeshire mention a Robert Tagg, while in the 15th century, a William Tagg was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire.

The Tagg surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Tagg in Northumberland may have influenced the surname's development in that region. Additionally, there are references to the placenames Tagwell and Tagmoor, which could have contributed to the formation of the surname in certain areas.

Among the notable individuals bearing the surname Tagg throughout history are:

1. Thomas Tagg (c. 1550-1615), an English poet and playwright known for his work "A Case of Conscience" and contributions to the anthology "The Phoenix Nest."
2. William Tagg (1670-1742), a British military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession and later became the Governor of Fort St. George in Madras, India.
3. Elizabeth Tagg (1781-1860), a British author and poet known for her work "The Poetical Remains of the Late Mrs. Elizabeth Tagg."
4. John Tagg (1823-1892), a British businessman and philanthropist who established the Tagg Orphanage in Birmingham, England.
5. Henry Tagg (1865-1931), an English cricketer who played for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

While the surname Tagg has evolved over centuries and spread throughout different regions of England, its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the concept of a small ornamental appendage or tag, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage embedded within surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tagg

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

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

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