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

Talukder, 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 Talukder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talukder in America

Talukder is the 37955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talukder surname appeared 585 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 Talukder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Talukder 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 Talukder

The surname "TALUKDER" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a surname with roots dating back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

The name "TALUKDER" is derived from the Bengali word "taluk," which refers to a land estate or a territorial division. It is likely that the surname was initially used to denote individuals who held administrative or feudal positions, particularly those associated with land management or revenue collection in rural areas.

Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various administrative documents and land records during the reign of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. One notable example is the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed account of the administration and revenue system of the Mughal Empire, compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Bengali poet and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), who mentions a character named "Talukder" in his literary works. Tagore's works provide valuable insights into the cultural and social landscape of Bengal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "TALUKDER." Some notable examples include:

1. Mir Qasim Talukder (1718-1777), a prominent military leader and the Nawab of Bengal during the late 18th century, who played a significant role in the struggle against the British East India Company.

2. Kazi Nazrul Islam Talukder (1899-1976), a renowned Bengali poet, writer, and revolutionary who fought for the independence of Bangladesh and is revered as the "Rebel Poet" of Bengal.

3. Shamsuddin Ahmed Talukder (1899-1970), a prominent Bengali politician and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the independence movement of Bangladesh.

4. Mustafa Kamal Talukder (1912-1969), a renowned Bengali politician, lawyer, and activist who was a key figure in the Language Movement of 1952 and the subsequent struggle for Bangladesh's independence.

5. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Talukder (1880-1932), a pioneering Bengali feminist, writer, and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.

While the surname "TALUKDER" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural exchange that has shaped the region over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talukder

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

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

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