Taussig — Family Name, Records and Arms

The Taussig last name has German roots. In Elsdon Smith's reading, the name described “one who came from Tauss, in Bohemia”.

Taussig coat of arms

Sharing the Taussig name is not the same as sharing a crest; arms were granted to individual families.

Surname origin

That makes it a habitational name, first given to someone from that place. Smith also lists Tausig and Tauss.

The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Taussig with 456 bearers, at rank 46,647. Research your Taussig family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.