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

Tatarka, 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 Tatarka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tatarka in America

Tatarka is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tatarka surname appeared 221 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 Tatarka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tatarka 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 Tatarka

The surname TATARKA is of Ukrainian origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Ukrainian word "Tatar," which referred to the Tatar people, a Turkic ethnic group that inhabited parts of modern-day Ukraine, Russia, and Central Asia.

The earliest recorded instances of the TATARKA surname can be found in historical documents from the Kyiv region of Ukraine, where it was commonly used to identify individuals of Tatar descent or those who had connections to the Tatar community. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been initially applied as a descriptive term for individuals who exhibited certain physical or cultural characteristics associated with the Tatar people.

One of the earliest known bearers of the TATARKA surname was Ivan TATARKA, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi in the late 16th century. Historical records indicate that he was actively involved in trade with the Tatar communities in the Crimean Peninsula.

In the 17th century, the TATARKA surname gained further prominence with the rise of Petro TATARKA, a Cossack leader who played a significant role in the Khmelnytsky Uprising against Polish rule. His military exploits and leadership during this period contributed to the recognition of the TATARKA name among the Cossack ranks.

Another notable figure bearing the TATARKA surname was Hryhorii TATARKA, a renowned Ukrainian painter and icon artist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works, which adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout Ukraine, are considered masterpieces of the Ukrainian Baroque style.

Moving into the 19th century, the TATARKA surname continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Oleksandr TATARKA, a prominent Ukrainian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Ukrainian cultural renaissance of the late 19th century. His literary works and advocacy for Ukrainian language and culture earned him a respected place in the country's literary history.

In more recent times, the TATARKA surname has been carried by individuals like Vasyl TATARKA, a Ukrainian dissident and human rights activist who fought against Soviet oppression in the mid-20th century. His unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and freedom of expression made him a prominent figure in the struggle for Ukrainian independence.

While the TATARKA surname has its roots in Ukraine, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Tatar people or their influence. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical connections between the Ukrainian people and the Tatar communities that once inhabited the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tatarka

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

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

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