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

Talmage, 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 Talmage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talmage in America

Talmage is the 23251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talmage surname appeared 1,096 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 Talmage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talmage 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 Talmage

The surname Talmage has its roots in England, originating during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from an Old English place name, with the earliest recorded spelling being "Talamasche" in 1190. This place name is thought to be a combination of the Old English words "talu" meaning "pool" and "masche" meaning "mash" or "swamp".

One of the earliest references to the Talmage surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William de Talemasche is listed. This record suggests that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by the 13th century.

The Talmage family was particularly prominent in the county of Kent, where they held lands and estates. In the 14th century, John Talmage was recorded as a Member of Parliament representing Maidstone in 1380. This is an early example of the surname's association with positions of influence and authority.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent some variations in spelling, including Tallemache, Tollemache, and Talmash. One notable figure from this period was Sir Lionel Tollemache (c. 1538-1612), who served as a Member of Parliament and was also involved in the colonization of Virginia.

In the 17th century, the Talmage name gained further recognition with the works of Thomas Talmage (1630-1692), an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects. His works, such as "The Christian's Labor and Travail" and "The Saints' Free-holder," were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the Talmage surname was Thomas De Vere Talmage (1832-1902), an American Presbyterian minister and renowned orator. He was known for his powerful sermons and published numerous books, including "The Pathway of Life" and "From Manger to Throne."

In the 19th century, James Talmage (1862-1933) was a notable figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and authored several influential works, including "The Articles of Faith" and "The House of the Lord."

Throughout its history, the Talmage surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from politics and religion to literature and academia. Despite its English origins, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and stories of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talmage

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

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

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