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

Tarragó, 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 Tarragó surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tarragó in America

Tarragó is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tarragó surname appeared 140 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 Tarragó.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tarragó 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 Tarragó

The surname Tarrago is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain. It derives from the place name Tàrrega, a town located in the province of Lleida. The town's name itself comes from the Latin word "terracum," meaning "land" or "territory."

Historically, the name Tarrago can be found in various medieval records from the region. One of the earliest documented instances is in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a 13th-century manuscript that recorded the distribution of lands and properties after the Christian conquest of Valencia. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname Tarrago may have been among the settlers who repopulated the area during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Bernat Tarrago was recorded as a merchant and citizen of Barcelona. His business dealings and civic involvement demonstrate the presence of the surname within the city's influential circles during that period.

Moving into the 15th century, the name Tarrago appears in connection with the town of Tàrrega itself. Historical accounts mention a family by the name of Tarrago who held significant land holdings and played a role in the local governance of the town.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Tarrago was Joan Tarrago, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Catalonia. He was born in 1507 and is recognized for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

Later, in the 18th century, a notable figure named Josep Tarrago emerged as a prominent architect and engineer. He was born in 1716 in Barcelona and is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city.

Another individual of note was Francesc Tarrago, a 19th-century Catalan painter and artist. Born in 1829, he was renowned for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the region.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling have been documented, including Tarrago, Tarragó, and Tarragona, with the latter being a reference to the ancient Roman city of the same name, located in the Catalonia region.

While the surname Tarrago has its roots firmly planted in the Catalonia region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the town of Tàrrega and the Latin word "terracum," reflecting the name's connection to the land and territory.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tarragó

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

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

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