Explore the Family Name Taggert
The meaning of Taggert
Scottish and Irish: variant of Taggart. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taggert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taggert has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,827th most popular, while by 2010, it had slid to 64,200th, marking a change of -21.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 368 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, a decrease of 15.76%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Taggert per 100,000 decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, which is a drop of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #64,200 | -21.53% |
| Count | 368 | 310 | -15.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taggert
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes as well. People with the surname Taggert who identify as White made up 76.63% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 75.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 17.93% to 20.97% during the same period. The Hispanic population under this surname showed a significant increase of 113.24%, going from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.9% in 2010. The percentage of those claiming two or more races was 1.9% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.63% | 75.48% | -1.5% |
| Black | 17.93% | 20.97% | 16.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.9% | 113.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |