Taggart
“son of the priest”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Taggart an Irish name?
Taggart is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac an tSagairt.
What does the surname Taggart mean?
Taggart (Irish: Mac an tSagairt) means “son of the priest”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Taggart from?
The historic homeland of the Taggart name is Antrim, Down, Tyrone. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Taggart?
Mac an tSagairt. Related spellings: MacTaggart, MacEntaggart, Teggart.
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