Explore the Family Name Takala
The meaning of Takala
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from taka ‘back, behind’ + the locative suffix -la, with reference to their remote locations. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southwestern and southern Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Reino, Toivo, Aimo, Erkki.
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How common is the last name Takala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Takala experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,812 but fell to 65,066 by 2010, marking a 1.97 percent drop. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased over the same period. The census recorded 292 people named Takala in 2000, and this figure rose to 305 in 2010, reflecting a 4.45 percent increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #65,066 | -1.97% |
| Count | 292 | 305 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Takala
Regarding ethnic identity, the Takala surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 84.25 percent of those carrying this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped to 74.43 percent by 2010. The Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities also saw an increase in the use of the surname. Hispanics went from 2.05 percent in 2000 to 4.59 percent in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives increased from 13.7 percent to 17.05 percent. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained unchanged or was suppressed for privacy (S), as did the data for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.25% | 74.43% | -11.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.7% | 17.05% | 24.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 4.59% | 123.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |