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

Thakrar, 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 Thakrar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thakrar in America

Thakrar is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thakrar surname appeared 215 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 Thakrar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thakrar 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 Thakrar

The surname Thakrar has its origins in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is believed to have originated sometime around the 12th century CE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Thakkura', which means 'lord' or 'master'. It is thought that the name was initially used to refer to members of the Kshatriya caste, who were traditionally warriors and rulers.

One of the earliest known references to the name Thakrar can be found in the Rajput chronicles of the 13th century. These chronicles mention a prominent Rajput clan known as the Thakrars, who were said to have ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan. The name is also mentioned in several inscriptions and copper plate grants from that era, which provide insights into the history and lineage of various Thakrar families.

In the 16th century, the Thakrars were among the many communities that migrated to the coastal regions of Gujarat, where they became involved in maritime trade and commerce. Some notable individuals from this period include Virji Vothaji Thakrar, a wealthy merchant and shipowner from the port city of Surat, who lived between 1585 and 1655.

As the British East India Company established its presence in India, the Thakrars played an important role in facilitating trade and commerce. One prominent figure was Narottam Morarji Thakrar (1751-1823), a wealthy trader and philanthropist from Surat, who was known for his generous contributions towards the construction of public works and educational institutions.

During the Indian freedom struggle, the Thakrars were actively involved in the movement against British rule. Chhaganlal Khushaldas Thakrar (1873-1942) was a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer from Gujarat, who played a significant role in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

Another notable figure is Kanaiyalal Maneklal Thakrar (1886-1972), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Kanaiyalal Maneklal Thakrar Charitable Trust, which has contributed significantly towards education and healthcare initiatives in Gujarat.

Over the centuries, the Thakrar surname has spread across various parts of India and the world, with communities of Thakrars residing in countries such as the United Kingdom, United States, and East Africa. While the name has evolved and taken on different spellings over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient and illustrious history of Gujarat.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thakrar

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

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

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