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

Takhar, 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 Takhar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takhar in America

Takhar is the 36970th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takhar surname appeared 604 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 Takhar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Takhar 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 Takhar

The surname Takhar originated in the region of Central Asia, specifically in present-day Afghanistan. It has its roots in the ancient Persian language, where "Takhar" was derived from the word "Tukharistan," referring to the historical region of Tukharistan in modern-day Afghanistan.

The earliest records of the name Takhar can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the region of Tukharistan was part of the Sassanid Empire. During this period, the area was known for its fertile lands and flourishing trade routes along the Silk Road. The name Takhar was likely used to identify individuals or families hailing from this prosperous region.

In the 9th century, the Takhar name appeared in various historical manuscripts and chronicles written by Islamic scholars and travelers, who documented the region's cultural and economic significance. One notable mention can be found in the works of the renowned Persian historian and geographer, Ibn Khordadbeh, who described Tukharistan as a thriving agricultural center.

As the centuries passed, the Takhar surname spread across Central Asia and the Middle East, carried by traders, scholars, and migrants. Some prominent individuals bearing this surname include Ahmad al-Takhari, a 12th-century Persian scholar and physician, and Ubayd Allah al-Takhari, a 9th-century Islamic jurist and scholar of hadith.

In the 13th century, the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan brought significant changes to the region, and many Takhars were displaced or forced to flee. Some families sought refuge in neighboring regions, such as present-day Iran and Uzbekistan, while others ventured further west, eventually settling in parts of Europe and the Middle East.

One notable figure from this period was Shams al-Din al-Takhari, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, whose works have been celebrated for their profound spiritual insights and literary excellence. Another prominent individual was Mahmud al-Takhari, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Over the centuries, the Takhar surname has been spelled in various ways, including Takhari, Tokhori, and Tukhari, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where its bearers have settled. Today, the name Takhar remains prevalent in Afghanistan, Iran, and parts of Central Asia, serving as a reminder of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takhar

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

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

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