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

Tiku, 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 Tiku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tiku in America

Tiku is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tiku surname appeared 134 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 Tiku.

The history of the last name Tiku

The surname TIKU is of Indian origin, specifically from the states of Punjab and Haryana. It is believed to have originated during the 16th century or earlier. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Tikku," which means "small" or "tiny." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone of small stature or a child.

In some historical records from the Mughal era, the name TIKU has been found spelled as "Tikku" or "Thikku." It is possible that the spelling variation occurred due to regional dialects or transcription errors by scribes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname TIKU can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. This document contains information about the administrative system and revenue records of the Mughal Empire.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the TIKU surname appears in various land records and administrative documents from the regions of Punjab and Haryana. These records often mention individuals with the TIKU surname as landowners, farmers, or village officials.

One notable person with the TIKU surname was Sardar Fateh Singh Tiku (1860-1936), a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was actively involved in the Ghadar Party, which advocated for India's independence from British rule.

Another individual of note was Rai Bahadur Chetan Mal Tiku (1869-1945), a distinguished Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and promoting women's education in Punjab.

In the 20th century, Harbhajan Singh Tiku (1922-2002) was a renowned Indian statistician and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of probability and statistics, and his work is widely cited in academic circles.

Satish Tiku (1936-2005) was a prominent Indian diplomat and author. He served as India's ambassador to several countries and wrote extensively on international affairs and diplomacy.

Lastly, Shashi Tiku (born 1952) is a notable Indian writer and journalist. She has authored several books and has contributed to various publications, shedding light on contemporary issues and social themes.

While the surname TIKU has its roots in India, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Punjab and Haryana regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tiku

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

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

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