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

Tagorda, 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 Tagorda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tagorda in America

Tagorda is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tagorda surname appeared 166 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 Tagorda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tagorda 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 Tagorda

The surname Tagorda originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to be derived from the Visayan word "tag-od," which means "driftwood" or "flotsam." This suggests a possible connection to coastal areas or settlements near bodies of water, where the name may have originated.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Tagorda surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration, particularly in documents related to land grants and census records from the 17th and 18th centuries. These records provide valuable insights into the historical distribution and prominence of the name within the Philippine archipelago.

Notably, the Tagorda name appears in several historical documents detailing the resistance against Spanish colonial rule. In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Juan Tagorda was a leader in the Ilocano revolt against Spanish oppression. His role in this uprising has been documented in various historical accounts, cementing his place in the annals of Philippine history.

Another notable individual bearing the Tagorda surname was Gregorio Tagorda, a 19th-century Filipino poet and playwright. Born in 1818, Tagorda's literary works were influential in the preservation and promotion of Filipino culture and heritage during a period of significant social and political change.

In the early 20th century, the Tagorda name gained further recognition with the birth of Manuel Tagorda, a renowned Filipino painter and artist. Born in 1901, Tagorda's vibrant works captured the essence of Philippine landscapes and rural life, earning him critical acclaim both domestically and internationally.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Tagorda surname was Ignacio Tagorda, a renowned military leader and strategist during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. His tactical prowess and unwavering dedication to the cause of Philippine independence have been widely documented in historical accounts of the period.

Throughout its history, the Tagorda surname has been associated with various regions and provinces within the Philippines, including Ilocos, Pangasinan, and Visayas, reflecting the diverse geographic origins and migrations of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tagorda

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

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

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