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

Thackrah, 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 Thackrah surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Thackrah in America

Thackrah is the 150436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thackrah surname appeared 100 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Thackrah.

The history of the last name Thackrah

The surname Thackrah has its origins in England, specifically in the northern regions such as Yorkshire. Thackrah is a variant of the surname Thackray or Thackeray, which itself dates back to Middle English. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "þak," meaning "thatch" or "roof," combined with the Old English "ræge" or "ra," meaning "dweller." This would have indicated someone who lived near a thatched area or was a thatcher by trade.

The earliest references to the surname Thackrah can be traced back to medieval England, though it does not appear in the Domesday Book of 1086. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is from the Yorkshire Poll Tax rolls of 1379, where a Richard Thackerey is listed. Over time, the name has seen various spellings including Thackeray, Thackray, Thackery, and ultimately Thackrah.

From historical texts and local records, it is evident that the name was primarily clustered around the rural parts of Northern England. In these communities, thatching would have been a common occupation, thereby making the surname descriptive of the individual's work or residence. The name evolved with changes in languages and regional dialects, though it retained its primary association with thatching.

One prominent bearer of the surname was William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863), the famous author of "Vanity Fair." Although the spelling differs slightly, it shares the same etymological roots. Another notable individual is Edward Thackrah (1781-1833), a pioneering surgeon and public health advocate from Yorkshire who authored several works on occupational health.

Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Thackrah, recorded in the late 16th century in parish registers from Yorkshire. He is noted in historical documents for his involvement in local civic duties. In the 17th century, a John Thackrah appears in various legal documents related to land disputes and ownership titles in the village of Northallerton.

By the 19th century, the name was carried by individuals such as Joseph Thackrah (1820-1885), who was noted in industrial records as a mill worker and later a supervisor, reflecting the common occupational backgrounds of those with this surname. Ann Thackrah, born in 1845 in Leeds, became well-known locally for her contributions to textile industry reforms, advocating for better working conditions.

The surname Thackrah, with its rich history rooted in the agricultural and industrial landscapes of Northern England, provides an insightful window into the lives and occupations of those who bore it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thackrah

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Thackrah 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 Thackrah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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