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

Thakore, 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 Thakore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thakore in America

Thakore is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thakore surname appeared 397 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 Thakore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thakore 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 Thakore

The surname Thakore is of Indian origin, originating from the region of Gujarat in western India. The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

Thakore is derived from the Sanskrit word "Thakkura," which means "lord" or "master." It was initially a title bestowed upon members of the ruling class, particularly the aristocratic landowners and chieftains of Gujarat. Over time, the title became hereditary and evolved into a surname.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Thakore can be traced back to historical records and inscriptions from the medieval period in Gujarat. One notable example is the mention of Thakore families in the 16th-century manuscript "Rajput Garabkavya," which chronicles the history and genealogy of various Rajput clans in the region.

In the 17th century, the Thakore surname was prominently associated with the ruling dynasties of the princely states of Rajpipla, Chhota Udepur, and Baria, among others, in Gujarat. These states were governed by Thakore rulers who wielded significant power and influence in the region.

One of the earliest and most prominent figures with the surname Thakore was Thakore Sahib Manajirao, who ruled the princely state of Rajpipla from 1620 to 1640. He was known for his military prowess and played a crucial role in the expansion of his kingdom.

Another notable figure from history was Thakore Sahib Amarsingji, who ruled the princely state of Chhota Udepur from 1772 to 1795. He was renowned for his administrative skills and his efforts in promoting education and culture within his realm.

During the 19th century, the Thakore surname gained further prominence in Gujarat, with several Thakore families holding influential positions in various spheres, including politics, business, and social reform movements.

One such individual was Thakore Sahib Malharrao, born in 1820, who was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education. He established several schools and educational institutions in his princely state of Baria.

In the literary realm, Thakore Sahib Shyamnarayan (1836-1904) was a renowned poet and scholar who made significant contributions to the Gujarati literature of his time.

The Thakore surname continues to be widely used and respected in Gujarat and other parts of India, with many individuals bearing this name having made their mark in various fields, including politics, business, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thakore

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

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

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