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

Taplin, 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 Taplin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Taplin in America

Taplin is the 13944th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Taplin surname appeared 2,165 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Taplin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Taplin 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 Taplin

The surname Taplin originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tapiner," which means "to hide or lurk." The name may have been given to someone who lived in a secluded area or worked as a poacher.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taplin can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. The name was listed as "Tappeleyn" in these records.

The Taplin surname is also associated with various place names in England, such as Tapley in Devon and Taplin's Farm in Sussex. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Taplin, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1345 as a resident of Gloucestershire. Another early example is William Taplin, who was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1428.

During the 16th century, the surname appeared in the parish records of several English counties, including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Somerset. One prominent individual from this period was Richard Taplin, a merchant from Bristol who lived from around 1530 to 1600.

In the 17th century, the Taplin name gained recognition with the birth of Thomas Taplin (1638-1695), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works. Another notable figure was John Taplin (1677-1740), a lawyer and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Samuel Taplin (1722-1798), a renowned surveyor and cartographer who worked on various maps of England and Wales. Additionally, William Taplin (1751-1833) was a respected artist and engraver known for his landscape paintings and etchings.

As the Taplin surname spread across England and beyond, it continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Taplin

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

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

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