Find out how popular the last name Çıtak is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Çıtak.

Çıtak, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Çıtak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Çıtak in America

Çıtak is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Çıtak surname appeared 116 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Çıtak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Çıtak to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Çıtak

The surname CITAK is believed to have originated in Turkey, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Turkish word "çıtık," which means "protrusion" or "outgrowth," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or geographic feature associated with the family's place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CITAK surname can be found in Ottoman archives from the late 16th century, where it appears in tax records and land registries from various regions of Anatolia. The name may have been initially associated with a specific village or town, but over time, it spread to other parts of the Ottoman Empire and beyond.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the CITAK name was well-represented among Ottoman military and administrative ranks, suggesting that members of the family held positions of prominence within the empire's bureaucracy. Notable figures from this era include Hasan CITAK (1620-1691), a high-ranking Ottoman general who played a significant role in various military campaigns.

As the Ottoman Empire declined in the 19th century, many CITAK families migrated to other parts of the world, seeking new opportunities or fleeing political instability. Some settled in neighboring regions, such as the Balkans and the Middle East, while others ventured further afield to Europe, North America, and Australia.

One of the most prominent individuals with the CITAK surname was Mehmet CITAK (1884-1958), a Turkish educator and reformer who played a crucial role in the modernization of the country's education system under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. His efforts helped shape the secular, Western-oriented policies that characterize modern Turkey.

Another notable figure was Nuriye CITAK (1913-2001), a renowned Turkish novelist and short story writer who explored themes of gender, identity, and social change in her works. Her literary contributions were widely recognized, and she received numerous awards and honors throughout her career.

In the 20th century, the CITAK name continued to spread globally, with individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. For instance, Ali CITAK (1938-2015) was a prominent Turkish architect known for his innovative designs and advocacy for sustainable urban planning.

While the CITAK surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscapes of Turkey and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Çıtak

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Çıtak.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Çıtak was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Çıtak has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Çıtak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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