Explore the Family Name Talaga
The meaning of Talaga
Polish: nickname for an unsteady person, from Old Polish talaga ‘rickety wagon’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Mieczyslaw, Zdzislaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Talaga in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Talaga saw a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Talaga was ranked as the 37,043rd most popular surname, with 567 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 36,337 and the count increased to 616, representing an 8.64% growth. The proportion of people named Talaga per 100,000 remained constant at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #36,337 | 1.91% |
| Count | 567 | 616 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Talaga
Shifting focus to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that Talaga is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, which accounted for 88.01% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 85.88% by 2010. There was a notable increase in diversity over the same period, with Asian/Pacific Islander representation jumping from 7.05% to 8.60%, and those identifying with two or more races rising from 1.94% to 2.60%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Talaga surname marginally dropped from 2.29% to 2.11%, while the Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native population maintained a zero holding.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.01% | 85.88% | -2.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.05% | 8.6% | 21.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.6% | 34.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.11% | -7.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |