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

Tayco, 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 Tayco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tayco in America

Tayco is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tayco surname appeared 146 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 Tayco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tayco 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 Tayco

The surname Tayco is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "taica," which means "silent" or "taciturn," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who was known for their quiet or reserved nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tayco can be found in the Florentine tax records from the late 1300s, where a certain Luca Tayco is mentioned as a resident of the city. In the following centuries, the name seems to have spread to other parts of Italy, with various spellings such as Taico, Taycco, and Taycho appearing in historic documents.

A notable individual bearing the surname Tayco was Giovanni Battista Tayco, a renowned artist from the 16th century who was born in the town of Siena in 1525. He was known for his exquisite frescoes and religious paintings that adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy. Giovanni Battista Tayco passed away in 1598.

In the 17th century, a family of Taycos settled in the region of Abruzzo, where they became prominent landowners and members of the local nobility. One of their descendants, Marcantonio Tayco (1643-1712), was a respected jurist and served as a magistrate in the city of L'Aquila.

Another noteworthy figure was Francesco Tayco (1712-1788), a scholar and linguist from Naples who authored several works on the Neapolitan dialect and its origins. His contributions to the study of regional languages and dialects were highly regarded during his time.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a certain Emilia Tayco (1825-1892), who was a celebrated opera singer from Milan. She performed in many of the renowned opera houses across Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and emotive performances.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname Tayco throughout history, highlighting its Italian roots and the diverse range of professions and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tayco

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

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

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