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

Tikka, 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 Tikka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tikka in America

Tikka is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tikka surname appeared 257 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 Tikka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tikka 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 Tikka

The surname "TIKKA" is believed to have originated in India, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is often associated with the Punjabi and Hindi-speaking communities.

The name "TIKKA" is derived from the Sanskrit word "tikkā," which refers to a small dot or mark, usually made with vermilion or turmeric, worn on the forehead as a religious or cultural symbol. This practice has been prevalent in various Hindu and Sikh traditions for centuries.

Historical records suggest that the name "TIKKA" can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India. It is believed that some individuals or families adopted this surname as a reflection of their religious or cultural practices, particularly those involving the wearing of the traditional "tikkā" mark.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "TIKKA" can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document listed various individuals with the surname "TIKKA" who held positions in the imperial court or administrative offices.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Ranjit Singh Tikka (1780-1839) played a significant role in the establishment of the Sikh Empire in Punjab. He was a prominent military leader and served as the Governor of Multan under the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Another historical figure with the surname "TIKKA" was Tikka Ram (1785-1867), a renowned Hindi poet and writer from Uttar Pradesh. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Hindi literature and is particularly known for his work "Geetavali," which is a collection of devotional songs.

In the 19th century, Rai Bahadur Tikka Ram (1861-1933) was a notable Indian civil servant and educator from Punjab. He played a crucial role in the establishment of educational institutions in the region and was awarded the title of "Rai Bahadur" by the British government for his contributions.

Tikka Khan (1915-2002) was a highly decorated Pakistani military officer who served as the Chief of Army Staff and later became the Governor of Balochistan province. He is remembered for his role in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

While there are many individuals with the surname "TIKKA" who have made significant contributions across various fields, these examples provide a glimpse into the historical prominence and diversity associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tikka

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

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

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