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UK surname

Takhar

A surname of possible Persian origin meaning "swift" or "quick".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Redbridge and Sandwell.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Takhar is 845 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

785

2016, ranked #7,030

Peak year

2010

845 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 785 in 2016, ranked #7,030.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Takhar surname distribution map

The map shows where the Takhar surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Takhar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Takhar over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 513 #9,138
1998 modern 573 #8,643
1999 modern 598 #8,458
2000 modern 628 #8,156
2001 modern 620 #8,085
2002 modern 653 #7,915
2003 modern 691 #7,457
2004 modern 723 #7,205
2005 modern 747 #6,986
2006 modern 755 #6,951
2007 modern 757 #7,000
2008 modern 788 #6,839
2009 modern 797 #6,912
2010 modern 845 #6,727
2011 modern 829 #6,743
2012 modern 779 #7,012
2013 modern 824 #6,777
2014 modern 807 #6,947
2015 modern 787 #7,026
2016 modern 785 #7,030

Geography

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Where Takhars are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ealing, Redbridge, Sandwell, Oadby and Wigston and Birmingham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ealing 029 Ealing
2 Redbridge 029 Redbridge
3 Sandwell 028 Sandwell
4 Oadby and Wigston 009 Oadby and Wigston
5 Birmingham 133 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Takhar

These lists show first names that appear often with the Takhar surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Takhar

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Takhar, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Takhar surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Takhar household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Takhar is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Takhar is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Takhar falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Takhar is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Asian - Indian

This describes the area pattern most associated with Takhar, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Takhar

The surname Takhar originated in the region of Central Asia, specifically in present-day Afghanistan. It has its roots in the ancient Persian language, where "Takhar" was derived from the word "Tukharistan," referring to the historical region of Tukharistan in modern-day Afghanistan.

The earliest records of the name Takhar can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the region of Tukharistan was part of the Sassanid Empire. During this period, the area was known for its fertile lands and flourishing trade routes along the Silk Road. The name Takhar was likely used to identify individuals or families hailing from this prosperous region.

In the 9th century, the Takhar name appeared in various historical manuscripts and chronicles written by Islamic scholars and travelers, who documented the region's cultural and economic significance. One notable mention can be found in the works of the renowned Persian historian and geographer, Ibn Khordadbeh, who described Tukharistan as a thriving agricultural center.

As the centuries passed, the Takhar surname spread across Central Asia and the Middle East, carried by traders, scholars, and migrants. Some prominent individuals bearing this surname include Ahmad al-Takhari, a 12th-century Persian scholar and physician, and Ubayd Allah al-Takhari, a 9th-century Islamic jurist and scholar of hadith.

In the 13th century, the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan brought significant changes to the region, and many Takhars were displaced or forced to flee. Some families sought refuge in neighboring regions, such as present-day Iran and Uzbekistan, while others ventured further west, eventually settling in parts of Europe and the Middle East.

One notable figure from this period was Shams al-Din al-Takhari, a 13th-century Persian poet and mystic, whose works have been celebrated for their profound spiritual insights and literary excellence. Another prominent individual was Mahmud al-Takhari, a 14th-century mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Over the centuries, the Takhar surname has been spelled in various ways, including Takhari, Tokhori, and Tukhari, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where its bearers have settled. Today, the name Takhar remains prevalent in Afghanistan, Iran, and parts of Central Asia, serving as a reminder of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Takhar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Takhar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 785 in 2016. That gives Takhar a modern rank of #7,030.

What does the Takhar surname mean?

A surname of possible Persian origin meaning "swift" or "quick".

What does the Takhar map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Takhar bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.