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

Taiclet, 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 Taiclet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taiclet in America

Taiclet is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taiclet surname appeared 186 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 Taiclet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taiclet 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 Taiclet

The surname Taiclet originates from France, appearing as early as the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "tailleur," meaning tailor or cloth cutter. This suggests the name may have originated with an occupation related to the textile industry.

The earliest known record of the name Taiclet can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Vaast d'Arras, a medieval manuscript from the Arrondissement of Arras in northern France, dating back to around 1150. This cartulary, or collection of charters, documents individuals with the surname Taiclet residing in the region at that time.

In the 13th century, the name Taiclet appeared in various forms, including Tailleur, Taillour, and Tailleor, reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices.

The first recorded instance of the name Taiclet in its modern spelling can be traced back to Jean Taiclet, born in 1452 in the village of Boulogne-sur-Mer, in the northern region of Pas-de-Calais, France. Jean Taiclet was a prominent merchant and landowner, leaving a legacy that helped establish the name in the area.

Another notable figure was Étienne Taiclet, born in 1598 in the town of Calais. He was a renowned sculptor and stonemason who worked on several churches and cathedrals throughout northern France, including the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Calais.

In the 17th century, Pierre Taiclet, born in 1642 in Lille, was a respected jurist and legal scholar. His influential treatise on French law, "Traité sur les lois civiles," was widely studied and cited by legal professionals of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, Marie-Antoinette Taiclet, born in 1712 in Paris, was a celebrated opera singer who performed at the prestigious Opéra de Paris. Her talent and stage presence earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.

In more recent history, Maurice Taiclet, born in 1877 in Rouen, was a pioneering aviation engineer and designer. He played a significant role in the early development of aircraft technology, contributing to the advancement of aerodynamics and aircraft design principles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taiclet

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

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

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