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Taggart

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Irish, Scottish

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Irish Mac an tSagairt meaning "son of the priest". This name comes from a time when the rules of priestly celibacy were not strictly enforced.

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VariantsMac an tSagairt, McTaggart(Irish) Mac an tSagairt, McTaggart(Scottish)

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Entry updated December 3, 2014
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