Explore the Family Name Taggett
The meaning of Taggett
English, Irish, and Scottish: variant of Targett or Taggart. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Taggett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Taggett has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went from 78,838 in 2000 to 73,215 in 2010, showing a positive change of 7.13%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 225 to 265 within the same period, marking an increase of 17.78%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Taggett surname per 100,000 people saw an increase of 12.5% going from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #73,215 | 7.13% |
| Count | 225 | 265 | 17.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taggett
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Taggett. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname being tied to Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The majority of individuals with the Taggett surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly decreased from 81.78% in 2000 to 80.75% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation under this surname grew from 0 to 4.53% during the decade. Conversely, the Black representation decreased from 15.11% to 12.83% in this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.78% | 80.75% | -1.26% |
| Black | 15.11% | 12.83% | -15.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |