Explore the Family Name Tag
The meaning of Tag
1. English (Nottinghamshire; of Norman origin): variant of Tagg. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain. 2. German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Taggo or Tacco, itself a pet form of Dagobert (see Tabbert 2).
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How common is the last name Tag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Tag" has seen a slight uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,115th popular and increased to the 78,316th spot by 2010, demonstrating a 1.01% change. This change is reflected in the count of people with the surname, which also rose from 224 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, marking an 8.93% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #78,316 | 1.01% |
| Count | 224 | 244 | 8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tag
In terms of ethnic Identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The most significant portion of people with the Tag surname identify as White, increasing from 87.05% in 2000 to 89.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 6.70% to 5.74%, and those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.68% to 2.46%. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's important to note that the percentage for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 89.75% | 3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.7% | 5.74% | -14.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.46% | -8.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |