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

Thakkar, 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 Thakkar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thakkar in America

Thakkar is the 10204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thakkar surname appeared 3,157 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Thakkar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thakkar 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 Thakkar

The surname "Thakkar" is of Indian origin, specifically from the state of Gujarat. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "thakkura," which means "master" or "lord." The name is associated with the Thakkar community, which traditionally belonged to the trading and business class.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "Thakkar" can be traced back to the 12th century. During this time, the Thakkar community played a significant role in the trade and commerce of the region. They were involved in various business ventures, including textiles, spices, and precious stones.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "Thakkar" can be found in the inscriptions and manuscripts from the medieval period. These inscriptions often mention the names of prominent Thakkar merchants and their contributions to the local economy and cultural landscape.

In the 16th century, Shantidas Thakkar, a renowned scholar and poet, gained prominence for his literary works. His works, written in the Gujarati language, are still widely studied and appreciated today. Another notable figure from this era was Virji Vora Thakkar, a wealthy merchant who funded the construction of several temples and public buildings in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Thakkar community continued to thrive in trade and commerce. Nathubhai Thakkar, a prominent businessman from the 18th century, was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the development of the city of Ahmedabad.

In the 19th century, Ranchhodlal Chhotalal Thakkar (1819-1891) was a prominent entrepreneur and industrialist. He played a pivotal role in establishing the textile industry in Ahmedabad and is considered one of the pioneers of modern industrial development in Gujarat.

Another notable figure from this period was Karsandas Mulji Thakkar (1849-1929), a social reformer and educationist. He was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and promoting women's education in the region.

The surname "Thakkar" has also been associated with various place names in Gujarat, such as Thakkarnagar and Thakkarvadi, which were likely named after members of the Thakkar community who resided or held influence in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thakkar

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

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

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