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

Thaker, 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 Thaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thaker in America

Thaker is the 26422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thaker surname appeared 924 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 Thaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thaker 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 Thaker

The surname Thaker is believed to have originated from the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "thakura," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone of high social standing or a person in a position of authority.

One of the earliest known references to the name Thaker can be found in historical records from the medieval period in India, particularly during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty, which ruled parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan from the 6th to the 8th century AD. It is believed that the name was initially associated with individuals who held positions of power or were part of the ruling class during this time.

The Thaker surname can also be traced back to various place names in Gujarat and Rajasthan, such as Thakerpur, Thakernagar, and Thakerwadi, indicating a possible connection between the name and certain locations or villages in these regions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Thaker was Ratan Singh Thaker, a prominent military commander who served under the Rajput ruler Rana Sanga in the 16th century. Another notable figure was Bhakti poet and saint Narsi Mehta Thaker, who lived in the 15th-16th century and made significant contributions to the Gujarati literary tradition.

In the 18th century, Rustomji Thaker was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Gujarat, known for his charitable works and support for educational institutions.

During the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, Mohanlal Thaker was a notable freedom fighter and social reformer from Gujarat, who actively participated in the struggle against British colonial rule.

Kiran Thaker, a contemporary figure, is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field of Kathak dance.

These examples illustrate the historical presence of the Thaker surname across various periods and regions in India, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions carrying this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thaker

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

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

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