2000
#17,323
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,504
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.56
Rare Last name
Tagle
A Spanish toponymic surname denoting someone from a specific place named Tagle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,254 Americans carry the last name Tagle. That puts it at #14,561 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 152,065 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tagle 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
2.3K
1 in 152,065
Census rank
#14,561
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,966 bearers of the surname Tagle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14561st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tagle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 63.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.5%) and White (10.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tagle
The surname Tagle has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Basque region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "tagi," which means "place" or "location."
One of the earliest known records of the name Tagle can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval document that dates back to the 14th century. This document was a compilation of information about various towns and villages in the Kingdom of Castile, including details about their landowners and inhabitants.
The name Tagle has also been linked to several place names in the Basque region, such as Taglientia and Taglieta, which were small villages or hamlets. It is possible that the surname originated from one of these locations, with individuals adopting the place name as their family name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tagle was Juan de Tagle, who lived in the 15th century and served as a prominent member of the Basque nobility. Another notable figure was Martín de Tagle, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.
In the 17th century, Pedro de Tagle y Arce, born in 1591, was a Spanish conquistador and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Margarita Island in present-day Venezuela. His son, Pedro de Tagle y Villegas, born in 1625, was a renowned military commander and served as the governor of Cumaná, also in present-day Venezuela.
Another prominent individual with the surname Tagle was José Antonio de Tagle, who lived in the 18th century. He was a Spanish nobleman and served as the governor of the Philippines from 1779 to 1784. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and initiatives aimed at improving the colony's administration and economy.
Overall, the surname Tagle has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain, particularly in the Basque region. It has been associated with various notable figures throughout history, including explorers, colonial administrators, and members of the Spanish nobility.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tagle
Among Census respondents with the surname Tagle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 63.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.5%) and White (10.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Tagle 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 Tagle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino63.8% · 1,255
- Asian and Pacific Islander23.5% · 462
- White10.1% · 198
- Two or more races1.8% · 36
- Black or African American0.5% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tagle
Tagle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,763
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,849
+345 bearers (+22.9%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Up 1,560 places
2020
#14,561
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,966
+117 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 1,202 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,323 | 1,504 | 0.56 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,763 | 1,849 | 0.63 | +345 bearers (+22.9%) | Up 1,560 places |
| 2020 | #14,561 | 1,966 | 0.66 | +117 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 1,202 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 Tagle 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 | #15,763 | #14,561 | 7.6% |
| Count | 1,849 | 1,966 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.63 | 0.66 | 4.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tagle bearers went from 1,849 to 1,966 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 1,202 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,763 to #14,561.
FAQ
Tagle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tagle?
Name Census estimates that about 2,254 living Americans carry the surname Tagle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 152,065 residents.
How common is Tagle?
Tagle ranks #14,561 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,966 people with the surname Tagle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,254), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.66 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.66 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Tagle.
Has Tagle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tagle went from 1,849 recorded bearers to 1,966. That is an increase of 117 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,763 to #14,561.
What does the Census say about the background of Tagle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tagle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 63.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (23.5%) and White (10.1%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tagle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.8% (1,255 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tagle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (63.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (23.5%), White (10.1%). 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 Tagle (2000, 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 Tagle mean?
A Spanish toponymic surname denoting someone from a specific place named Tagle. 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 Tagle (0.66 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 common is the surname Tagle?
You can see how many people have the last name Tagle on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.