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

Takacs, 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 Takacs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takacs in America

Takacs is the 10284th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takacs surname appeared 3,135 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Takacs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takacs 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 Takacs

The surname Takacs has its origins in Hungary, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "takacs," which means "weaver." This occupational surname was likely given to those who worked as weavers or in the textile industry.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Takacs can be found in a document from the town of Nagykomarom, located in present-day Slovakia, dated 1095. The document mentions a man named Takacs Istvan, who was a skilled weaver and supplier of textiles to the local nobility.

During the 13th century, the Takacs family was well-established in the region of Transylvania, which was part of the Kingdom of Hungary at the time. Records from this period show that several members of the Takacs family held prominent positions in local guilds and were respected for their craftsmanship.

One notable figure was Takacs Miklos, born in 1432 in Nagyvarad (now Oradea, Romania), who was a renowned master weaver and textile designer. His intricate tapestries and carpets were sought after by royalty and nobility throughout Europe.

In the 16th century, the Takacs family spread to other parts of Hungary, as well as neighboring regions. One branch settled in the town of Eger, where Takacs Janos (1510-1578) became a highly respected member of the local weavers' guild and served as its leader for many years.

Another prominent individual was Takacs Istvan (1630-1704), born in Debrecen, who was a successful merchant and philanthropist. He established a charitable foundation that provided support for underprivileged weavers and their families.

During the 18th century, the Takacs surname gained recognition beyond the borders of Hungary. Takacs Gergely (1738-1810), born in Pest, was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Throughout history, the surname Takacs has been associated with skilled craftsmanship, particularly in the textile industry, and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takacs

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

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

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