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

Takach, 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 Takach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takach in America

Takach is the 27021st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takach surname appeared 897 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 Takach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takach 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 Takach

The surname Takach is of Ukrainian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Galicia, which is now part of western Ukraine and eastern Poland. The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "tokach," which means "turner" or "lathe operator," referring to an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Takach surname can be found in a document from the Lviv region of Ukraine, dated back to 1435. This document mentions a man named Hryhorii Takach, who was a skilled craftsman and woodworker. The name was also prevalent in other parts of Galicia, with various spellings such as Tokacz, Tokacz, and Takacz appearing in historical records.

In the 16th century, the Takach surname gained prominence in the town of Drohobych, which was a center of trade and commerce in the region. Several families bearing this name were involved in various trades, including woodworking, metalworking, and pottery.

One notable individual with the Takach surname was Petro Takach (1656-1718), a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Sambir. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, contributing to the construction of churches and schools in the area.

Another notable figure was Hryhoriy Takach (1789-1854), a Ukrainian poet and writer who was born in the village of Kudryntsi, near Lviv. His works were influential in promoting Ukrainian literature and cultural identity during the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Vasyl Takach (1915-1989) was a renowned Ukrainian sculptor and artist. He was born in the village of Lypnyky, and his works were featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries throughout Ukraine and beyond.

The Takach surname has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, such as Poland, where it was sometimes spelled as Tokarz. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Ukrainian region of Galicia.

While the Takach surname may not be as widespread as some other Ukrainian surnames, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takach

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

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

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