Surname Thagard - Meaning and Origin

Thagard: What does the surname Thagard mean?

The last name Thagard is of German or French origin, and refers to someone from Thiers, a town in the Auvergne region of France. Its roots indicate a place of origin for its bearer, as Thiers is derived from the Germanic thiuros, meaning “road” or “way.” The name is likely to have been assumed or adopted by someone from the town, or who had a connection with it in some way.

In Britain and Ireland, Thagard is commonly found in England and Wales, and also in parts of Ireland. In the United States, the name is particularly common in the midwest and south. Other spellings of the name include Thackard, Thacker, and Thackeray.

In his book “The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History," George Fraser Black stated that the name Thagard is derived from “the Anglo-Saxon ‘thothere,’ meaning an armed warrior or navigator.”

The earliest recorded spelling of the name is from the 12th century, when it appears in the forms Thothores, Thodhors, and Thosors. It is also known to have been used in the English phrase “thothe thee,” referring to the act of heading in a particular direction or leading troops along a particular path.

The name Thagard is distinctive yet understated, a charming nod to the bearer’s past and a subtle reminder of home.

Thagard: Where does the name Thagard come from?

The last name Thagard is most commonly found in the United States, but is also found in small amounts in other countries around the world. According to USA Census records, it is most commonly found in North Carolina, Alabama, and Mississippi. It was believed that the Thagard family immigrated to the United States in the 1800s.

The Thagard surname is also found in parts of Canada. It is believed that this particular branch of the Thagard family migrated to Canada from the United States somewhere around the middle of the 19th century.

The last name is reasonably uncommon, even in the countries in which it is found. In England, the name Thagard is said to be quite rare. The name is more commonly found in Australia, where records show that it has been present since the early 1800s.

Today, more than 90,000 Thagards are living mainly in the United States and Australia.

Variations of the surname Thagard

The surname Thagard is primarily of French origin and is derived from the pre-8th century personal name Thaddeus, from the Latin Thaddaeus, meaning "courageous heart". Variants of this surname include Thaggard, Thagarde, Thaggar, Thagherd, Thagarrd, Thagarrt, Thagar, Thagart, Thagaritt, Thaggard, Thaghert, Thagard, Thaggarrt, Thaggart, Thaggett, Thaggird, Thagido, Thaggit, Thaghdaw, Thaghwood, Thagood, Thagwood, and Thaigard.

In the French language, the name is spelled Thaguet, Thagard, Thagharet, Thagart, and Thaiguet. In Scotland, the surname is also spelled as Thaggit, Thaggert, Thaggard, Thaggar, Thagget, Thaggett, Thagood, Thagwood, and Thagard. In England, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries, the name is sometimes found as Thagard, Thagherd, Thaggard, Thaggart, Thaggett, Thaggit, Thagido, and Thaghdaw. In Germany, the name is sometimes spelled as Thaghert. In Denmark, the name is often found as Thagarrd, Thagarrt, Thagar, and Thaggar.

Variants of the surname Thagard are common throughout Europe. In the United States, it is most common in Maryland, Florida, and Virginia, with a concentration in the Haywood County area of Western North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. In Canada, the surname is found in Quebec, Newfoundland, and Ontario.

The Thagard surname has many other spellings around the world that are variations of the French spelling. In addition to those already listed, there are also Thaguet, Thagaret, Thaggert, Thaghdaw, Thaghwood, and Thagwood.

Famous people with the name Thagard

• Paul Thagard: Canadian cognitive scientist, philosopher, and professor
• Marshall Thagard: American-born Canadian attorney and politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
• Presley Thagard: former American music producer who produced work for artist such as Cash Money Records and Rick Ross
• Tommy Thagard: former Major League Baseball pitcher
• Roben Thagard: Performance artist and entertainer
• Raven Thagard: American lawyer, civil rights activist, and adjunct professor
• Lindon Thagard: Houston area Artist and blacksmith
• Daryl Thagard: former American Major League Baseball player
• Hunter Thagard: American director and producer known for films such as the Good Liar and 1BR
• Sonny Thagard: former American college and minor league baseball player turned sports broadcaster.

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