2010
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Taskin
A surname of Turkish origin meaning "stone carver" or "stonecutter".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 255 Americans carry the last name Taskin. That puts it at #89,563 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,344,135 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Taskin 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.
Bearers in the US
255
1 in 1,344,135
Census rank
#89,563
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
222
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 222 bearers of the surname Taskin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 89563rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Taskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Taskin
The surname Taskin is believed to have originated in the Turkic regions of Central Asia, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Turkey, Azerbaijan, and parts of Iran. The name is thought to have emerged during the 11th or 12th century, a time of significant Turkic migration and cultural influence across these regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taskin can be found in the Divan-i Lugat al-Turk, a comprehensive dictionary of Turkic languages compiled by the renowned scholar Mahmud al-Kashgari in the 11th century. This work contains references to individuals bearing the name, suggesting its existence and use during that era.
The name Taskin is believed to derive from the Turkic word "tash," meaning "stone" or "rock," and the suffix "-kin," indicating a relationship or belonging. This linguistic roots suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near rocky or mountainous areas or perhaps had occupations related to stonework or mining.
In the 13th century, during the Seljuk Empire, a prominent figure named Taskin al-Rumi was known as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several notable mosques and fortifications throughout Anatolia, including the Muradiye Mosque in Manisa, Turkey.
Another historical figure bearing the name Taskin was Haji Taskin Bey, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander from the Crimean Peninsula. He played a pivotal role in the Ottoman campaigns against the Golden Horde and the Crimean Khanate, earning recognition for his strategic military leadership.
During the 17th century, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher named Taskin Efendi gained fame for his exceptional mastery of the naskh and thuluth calligraphic styles. His works adorned numerous manuscripts and architectural structures, and he was highly regarded for his artistic contributions.
In the 19th century, Taskin Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Governor of Aleppo and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and other nations.
As the surname Taskin has its roots in the Turkic regions, it is not surprising that it is most commonly found in countries with significant Turkic populations, such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, and parts of Central Asia. However, due to migration and diaspora, individuals with this surname can now be found in various parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Taskin
Among Census respondents with the surname Taskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Taskin 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 Taskin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 196
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.0% · 11
- Two or more races4.1% · 9
- Black or African American2.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Taskin
Taskin 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
#89,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 222
+89 bearers (+66.9%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 38,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #89,563 | 222 | 0.07 | +89 bearers (+66.9%) | Up 38,686 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 Taskin 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 | #128,249 | #89,563 | 30.2% |
| Count | 133 | 222 | 66.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 48.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Taskin bearers went from 133 to 222 (+66.9% change). The surname moved up 38,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #89,563.
FAQ
Taskin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Taskin?
Name Census estimates that about 255 living Americans carry the surname Taskin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,344,135 residents.
How common is Taskin?
Taskin ranks #89,563 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 222 people with the surname Taskin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (255), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Taskin.
Has Taskin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Taskin went from 133 recorded bearers to 222. That is an increase of 89 (+66.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #128,249 to #89,563.
What does the Census say about the background of Taskin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Taskin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Taskin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (196 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Taskin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.0%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Taskin (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 Taskin mean?
A surname of Turkish origin meaning "stone carver" or "stonecutter". 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 Taskin (0.07 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 many people share the surname Taskin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.