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

Tah, 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 Tah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tah in America

Tah is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tah surname appeared 277 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 Tah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tah 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 Tah

The surname Tah has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 7th or 8th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic civilization. The name is derived from an old Arabic word, 'tāhā', which means 'wanderer' or 'one who travels'.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tah can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory spanning from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, the name appears in several documents and manuscripts, often associated with traders, scholars, and travelers.

In the 10th century, a renowned scholar and mathematician named Al-Tah al-Baghdadi was born in Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and algebra, and his works were widely studied and referenced throughout the Islamic world.

The surname Tah also found its way into the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, during the Moorish rule in Spain from the 8th to the 15th centuries. One notable figure from this period was Mahmud Tah, a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several magnificent mosques and palaces in the city of Cordoba during the 11th century.

As the centuries passed, the Tah surname spread to various parts of the Middle East and North Africa, carried by merchants, explorers, and migrants. In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Ahmed Tah established a thriving trade network that extended from the Persian Gulf to the Indian subcontinent, facilitating the exchange of goods and cultural influences.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Tah was Fatima Tah, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in Ottoman-ruled Egypt during the 17th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely admired and influenced the literary landscape of her time.

Throughout its long history, the surname Tah has been associated with a spirit of adventure, curiosity, and intellectual pursuit, reflecting its roots as a name associated with travelers and seekers of knowledge. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabian Peninsula, the Tah surname has left its mark across various cultures and civilizations, demonstrating the interconnectedness of human societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tah

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

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

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