2000
#9,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,233
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.20
Rare Last name
Takacs
A Hungarian occupational surname referring to a weaver or a fuller of cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,381 Americans carry the last name Takacs. That puts it at #10,401 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,377 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Takacs surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Takacs with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 101,377
Census rank
#10,401
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,948 bearers of the surname Takacs in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10401st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Takacs, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takacs
Among Census respondents with the surname Takacs, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Takacs bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Takacs surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 2,735
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 123
- Two or more races2.1% · 63
- Black or African American0.4% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Takacs
Takacs appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,284
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,135
-98 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 1.06
Rank movement Down 1,015 places
2020
#10,401
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,948
-187 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 117 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,269 | 3,233 | 1.20 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,284 | 3,135 | 1.06 | -98 bearers (-3.0%) | Down 1,015 places |
| 2020 | #10,401 | 2,948 | 0.99 | -187 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 117 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Takacs surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,284 | #10,401 | -1.1% |
| Count | 3,135 | 2,948 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.06 | 0.99 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Takacs bearers went from 3,135 to 2,948 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 117 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,284 to #10,401.
FAQ
Takacs surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Takacs?
Name Census estimates that about 3,381 living Americans carry the surname Takacs. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,377 residents.
How common is Takacs?
Takacs ranks #10,401 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,948 people with the surname Takacs. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,381), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Takacs.
Has Takacs become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Takacs went from 3,135 recorded bearers to 2,948. That is a decrease of 187 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,284 to #10,401.
What does the Census say about the background of Takacs?
Among Census respondents with the surname Takacs, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Takacs in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (2,735 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Takacs appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Takacs (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Takacs mean?
A Hungarian occupational surname referring to a weaver or a fuller of cloth. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Takacs (0.99 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Takacs?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Takacs is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.