Explore the Family Name Targett
The meaning of Targett
English (southern): from Middle English, Old French target(te), denoting a type of shield, typically a small and round one, for someone who made or sold such items.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Targett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Targett has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Targett was ranked as the 67,725th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 62,531st spot, reflecting a 7.67% rise. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 272 in 2000 to 320 in 2010 - an increase of 17.65%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Targett per 100,000 people went up by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #62,531 | 7.67% |
| Count | 272 | 320 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Targett
When examining ethnic identities associated with the surname Targett, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, no one with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, 2.19% did. There was a slight increase in people who identified as belonging to two or more races, from 1.84% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased slightly from 94.12% in 2000 to 92.81% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased marginally from 2.57% to 2.50%. No individual with the surname Targett identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 92.81% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.5% | -2.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 1.88% | 2.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |