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

Takas, 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 Takas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takas in America

Takas is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takas surname appeared 159 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 Takas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takas 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 Takas

The surname TAKAS is believed to have its origins in Greece, dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "taktos," meaning "ordered" or "arranged," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their organizational skills or orderly manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name TAKAS can be found in a collection of historical documents from the island of Crete, where a merchant named Petros TAKAS was mentioned in a trade agreement from the year 1487. This indicates that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname TAKAS was Ioannis TAKAS, a scholar and theologian who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) from 1520 to 1587. He was known for his writings on the interpretation of biblical texts and his contributions to the field of theology.

During the 17th century, the name TAKAS appeared in various historical records from the Greek mainland, particularly in the regions of Thessaly and Epirus. One notable individual was Georgios TAKAS (1631-1701), a skilled architect who designed several churches and monasteries that still stand today.

In the 18th century, a military commander named Nikolaos TAKAS (1745-1821) gained recognition for his role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He led a group of fighters from the Peloponnese region and played a crucial part in several battles.

Another individual of note was Sophia TAKAS (1796-1876), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education in Athens. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city and dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women.

Over the centuries, the surname TAKAS has been found in various forms and spellings, such as TAKKAS, TAKKOS, and TAKKIS, reflecting the variations in regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and essence of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its Greek heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takas

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

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

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