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

Tayag, 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 Tayag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tayag in America

Tayag is the 28437th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tayag surname appeared 839 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 Tayag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tayag 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 Tayag

The surname TAYAG is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "tayag," which means "pole" or "stake." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with poles or stakes, such as in the construction of buildings or fences.

The earliest recorded instances of the name TAYAG can be found in Spanish colonial records from the Philippines, as the Spanish colonizers often documented the names of the local population. One of the earliest mentions is in a land grant document from 1587, which refers to a certain Juan TAYAG as a recipient of a parcel of land in what is now the province of Bulacan.

In the 17th century, the name TAYAG appears in church records from the town of Malolos, also in Bulacan. These records include baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals with the TAYAG surname, indicating that it was well-established in the region by that time.

One notable figure with the TAYAG name was Pedro TAYAG, who was born in the late 1700s and served as a captain in the Philippine militia during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He played a role in several battles and was known for his bravery and leadership.

Another individual of note was Mariano TAYAG, a prominent landowner and businessman from the town of Calumpit, Bulacan, in the 19th century. He was involved in the production and trade of agricultural products, particularly sugar and rice, and his wealth and influence made him a prominent figure in the local community.

In the early 20th century, the TAYAG surname was also found in the neighboring province of Pampanga. One individual from this time was Teodora TAYAG, a teacher and advocate for women's education who established several schools in the region.

Throughout its history, the TAYAG surname has been associated with various place names in the Philippines, such as Tayag (a barangay or village in the town of Marilao, Bulacan), and Barangay Tayag in the town of San Fernando, Pampanga.

These are just a few examples of individuals and places associated with the TAYAG surname, which has a rich history and deep roots in the Philippines, particularly in the central Luzon region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tayag

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

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

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