2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Takle
A locational surname indicating origins near a pointed hill or peak.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Takle. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Takle 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 Takle with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Takle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Takle, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and Black (10.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takle
Among Census respondents with the surname Takle, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and Black (10.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Takle 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 Takle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.9% · 87
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.2% · 16
- Black or African American10.7% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Takle
Takle appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-7 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,103 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 9,103 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 Takle 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 | #132,206 | #141,309 | -6.9% |
| Count | 128 | 121 | -5.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Takle bearers went from 128 to 121 (-5.5% change). The surname moved down 9,103 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #141,309.
FAQ
Takle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Takle?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Takle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Takle?
Takle ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Takle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Takle.
Has Takle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Takle went from 128 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Takle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Takle, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and Black (10.7%). 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 Takle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.9% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Takle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%), Black (10.7%). 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 Takle (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 Takle mean?
A locational surname indicating origins near a pointed hill or peak. 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 Takle (0.04 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 Takle?
Find out how common the surname Takle is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.