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

Thanki, 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 Thanki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thanki in America

Thanki is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thanki surname appeared 145 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 Thanki.

The history of the last name Thanki

The surname Thanki originates from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the western region of Gujarat. It is believed to have roots dating back to the 12th century AD during the reign of the Solanki dynasty. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Thanka," which refers to a small village or hamlet.

In ancient records, the name Thanki appeared in various forms, such as Thanka, Thankiya, and Thanki. It is thought to have been associated with individuals who hailed from these small villages or settlements. The earliest known reference to the name Thanki can be found in a manuscript from the Solanki period, which documented land grants and administrative records.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Thanki was Rao Thanki, a notable landowner and chieftain who lived in the 14th century. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region, and the name Thanki became closely associated with their lineage.

During the Mughal era, the Thanki surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing this name held prominent positions in the imperial court. One such figure was Malik Thanki, a trusted advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who served as a military commander and diplomat in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the Thanki surname gained further recognition with the rise of Ratan Thanki, a renowned scholar and poet. His literary works, written in the Gujarati language, were widely celebrated and have left a lasting impact on the region's cultural heritage.

Another notable figure with the Thanki surname was Govind Thanki, a prominent social reformer and educator who lived in the 19th century. He played a crucial role in establishing educational institutions and advocating for the empowerment of underprivileged communities.

Over the centuries, the Thanki surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, merchants, scholars, and administrators. While the name originated in Gujarat, it has since spread to other parts of India and even abroad, carried by individuals migrating for economic or educational opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thanki

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

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

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