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

Taitague, 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 Taitague surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taitague in America

Taitague is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taitague surname appeared 257 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 Taitague.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taitague 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 Taitague

The surname Taitague originates from the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands, an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean. It is believed to have derived from the Chamorro word "taitai," meaning "to watch over" or "to guard." The earliest known use of this surname dates back to the late 16th century, when the Spanish colonized the Mariana Islands.

During the Spanish colonization, the Chamorro people were forced to adopt Spanish surnames. Many of these surnames were derived from Chamorro words or phrases, reflecting their indigenous roots. Taitague was likely given to individuals who worked as guards or watchmen, or those who lived in areas designated for guarding or monitoring purposes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Taitague surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagåtña, Guam, which dates back to the late 17th century. These records provide valuable insights into the lives of the early Chamorro people and the influence of Spanish colonization on their naming traditions.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Taitague surname. Juan Taitague (1737-1812) was a respected leader in the Mariana Islands and played a significant role in the resistance against Spanish rule. Maria Taitague (1842-1912) was a renowned educator and advocate for Chamorro language and culture.

Jose Taitague (1867-1938) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the economic development of Guam. Francisca Taitague (1901-1985) was a renowned artist and craftswoman, known for her intricate weaving and basketry works that celebrated Chamorro traditions.

In more recent times, Antonio Taitague (1928-2008) was a highly respected Chamorro scholar and linguist who dedicated his life to preserving the Chamorro language and culture. His contributions to the study of Chamorro linguistics and history have been invaluable.

While the Taitague surname originated in the Mariana Islands, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain deeply connected to the Chamorro people and their rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taitague

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

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

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