Tagg

Tagg is a surname of English origin, believed to derive from the Old Norse name "Þorgeirr", meaning "Thor's spear". The surname Tagg is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent.

The earliest records of the Tagg surname date back to the medieval period in England. The surname has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including Tagge and Tegge. It is thought that the surname may have been originally associated with a person known for their skill in handling a spear or lance, or someone who bore a resemblance to the mythical figure Thor, the Norse god of thunder.

Individuals with the surname Tagg have been noted in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and military records. The surname has been passed down through generations, with branches of the Tagg family spreading across different parts of England and, in some cases, further afield.

Today, the surname Tagg remains relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing this name can still be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The Tagg surname carries with it a sense of heritage and history, connecting modern-day bearers to their English roots and the stories of their ancestors.

There are approximately 2,250 people named Tagg in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,816th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Tagg.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Joan
  • Madeleine
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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