Explore the Family Name Thakkar
The meaning of Thakkar
Indian (Gujarat): name meaning ‘god’ or ‘lord’ in Gujarati and other modern Indian languages, from Sanskrit thakkura with the same meaning. Although this name is most common among Kshatriyas, it is also found among Brahmins and other communities. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Bharat, Mukesh, Anil, Ashok, Deepak, Harish, Paresh, Raj, Yogesh, Arvind, Dilip, Dinesh.
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How common is the last name Thakkar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Thakkar has seen a significant increase in popularity within the United States. In 2000, Thakkar was ranked as the 15,327th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to 10,204th, a change of approximately 33.42%. Just as striking is the increase in the count of individuals with the surname Thakkar: in 2000, there were 1,760 people with this surname, while in 2010 the number rose to 3,157, marking an increase of 79.38%. The proportion of individuals named Thakkar per 100,000 people also increased from 0.65 in 2000 to 1.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,327 | #10,204 | 33.42% |
| Count | 1,760 | 3,157 | 79.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 1.07 | 64.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Thakkar
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Thakkar, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is primarily linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander community. In 2000, about 91.99% of those with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, and this figure increased slightly to 94.71% in 2010. Although smaller in number, presence of this surname was also noticed among individuals identifying as two or more races, white, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Thakkars identifying as two or more races decreased by 57.09%, while those identifying as white dropped by 20%. Nonetheless, there was a slight uptick in the percentage of Thakkars identifying as Hispanic, and for the first time, individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded among the Thakkar surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.99% | 94.71% | 2.96% |
| Two or More Races | 4.94% | 2.12% | -57.09% |
| White | 2.1% | 1.68% | -20% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 0.57% | 11.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |