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

Takle, 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 Takle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Takle in America

Takle is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Takle surname appeared 128 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 Takle.

The history of the last name Takle

The surname Takle is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the western region of present-day India and Pakistan. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "tak," which means "to pursue" or "to follow."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Takle can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various administrative records and documents from the Mughal Empire. One notable mention is found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative manual commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, which lists several individuals with the surname Takle holding various positions within the imperial bureaucracy.

During the British colonial period in India, the name Takle was prevalent among various communities, particularly in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is believed that some Takle families may have originated from the town of Takli, located in the present-day Akola district of Maharashtra, which could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Takle was Atmaram Takle, a notable Marathi poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. His literary works, which primarily focused on religious and philosophical themes, are considered important contributions to the Marathi literary tradition.

In the 19th century, Gopal Govind Takle (1836-1896) was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was a social reformer and educator who advocated for the abolition of untouchability and the promotion of education for all castes and communities.

Anant Takle (1891-1967) was a renowned Marathi author and playwright who is best known for his contributions to the development of Marathi theater. His plays, such as "Shri Gadge Maharaj" and "Manorama," explored social and political themes and were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Dhananjay Takle (1900-1980) was a pioneering Indian archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history and culture. He conducted excavations at various sites across India, including the Indus Valley Civilization sites of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, and his findings shed light on the development of early Indian civilizations.

In more recent times, Shivaji Takle (1926-2007) was a prominent Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He served as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and held various ministerial positions in the state government, including the portfolios of Finance and Public Works.

The surname Takle continues to be prevalent in various parts of India, particularly in the western and central regions, and individuals with this surname have made significant contributions across various fields, including literature, politics, education, and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Takle

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

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 Takle 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.

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

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