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

Tak, 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 Tak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tak in America

Tak is the 28856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tak surname appeared 824 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 Tak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tak 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 Tak

The surname Tak has its origins in Poland, with the name emerging in the late 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "tak," meaning "yes" or "so." The name was likely given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who frequently used the word "tak" in conversation or had a habit of agreeing to things.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Tak can be found in the records of the Polish town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Tak was registered in 1493. Another early record dates back to 1507, mentioning a landowner named Pawel Tak in the village of Bydgoszcz.

In the 16th century, the Tak surname appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and land deeds. For example, a farmer named Maciej Tak was listed as a landowner in the village of Poznan in 1532.

The Tak name also has connections to certain place names in Poland. The village of Taki, located in the Silesian region, is believed to have derived its name from the Tak surname. Additionally, the town of Takowice, near Krakow, may have originated from a similar source.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Tak surname. One of the earliest was Jakub Tak, a Polish scholar and writer who lived in the late 16th century. He is known for his works on philosophy and theology.

In the 17th century, Andrzej Tak was a prominent Polish military leader who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Gdansk during the Swedish invasion of 1655.

The 18th century saw the rise of Jan Tak, a Polish artist and painter renowned for his portraits and religious paintings. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Poland.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Tak was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and railways in Poland.

Another notable figure was Maria Tak, a Polish writer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was known for her works promoting women's rights and education, as well as her involvement in the Polish independence movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tak

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

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 Tak 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 Tak 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 Tak was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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