Tyagi is a surname and historically a Brahmin caste. Tyagi people are now mostly engaged in farming and do not offer priestly services. The name Tyagi is prevalent in both Hindu and Muslim communities.
Community members who converted to Islam are known as Muslim Tyagis and as Mulla Brahmin, Musalman Taga, Mahesra and Moolay Taga.
Notable people bearing the Tyagi name, who may or may not be affiliated to the aforementioned communities, include: