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

Thaggard, 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 Thaggard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thaggard in America

Thaggard is the 32994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thaggard surname appeared 694 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 Thaggard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thaggard 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 Thaggard

The surname Thaggard is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "thaec" and "gard," which together translate to "thatch-yard" or "thatched enclosure." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked near a thatched yard or enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Thaggard can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1275, where a certain William Thaggard is mentioned. Additionally, the surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, indicating its presence in various regions of England during this time period.

In the 14th century, the name Thaggard appeared in various spellings, such as Thagard, Thaggerd, and Thaghart, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in those times. One notable individual from this era was John Thaggard, a merchant from Bristol, who is mentioned in records from the year 1379.

As the centuries progressed, the Thaggard surname spread to different parts of England, with some variations in spelling emerging. In the 16th century, a family of Thaggards resided in Oxfordshire, where they owned land and properties. One member of this family, Thomas Thaggard, was born in 1534 and served as a magistrate in the county.

During the 17th century, the name Thaggard appeared in various historical documents, including parish records and court proceedings. One notable individual from this time was Robert Thaggard, a soldier who fought in the English Civil War and was mentioned in a dispatch from Oliver Cromwell in 1648.

In the 18th century, the Thaggard surname continued to be present in various parts of England, with some individuals making their mark in different fields. For instance, William Thaggard (1721-1797) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

As the centuries progressed, the Thaggard surname spread beyond England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. However, the name's origins and historical roots remain firmly tied to England and its rich tapestry of surnames derived from occupations, locations, and other unique characteristics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thaggard

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

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

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