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UK surname

Taki

A surname of Japanese origin meaning "waterfall" or "cascade".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Dalry and Fountainbridge, Lambeth and Croydon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Taki is 118 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

118

2016, ranked #27,873

Peak year

2016

118 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016, ranked #27,873.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Taki surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Taki surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Taki 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
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 45 #33,374
1999 modern 53 #32,746
2000 modern 43 #33,709
2001 modern 42 #33,658
2002 modern 49 #33,377
2003 modern 58 #32,619
2004 modern 70 #31,681
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 68 #32,441
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 71 #32,753
2009 modern 78 #32,471
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 87 #31,905
2012 modern 87 #32,180
2013 modern 105 #29,916
2014 modern 109 #29,452
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 118 #27,873

Geography

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Where Takis 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 Dalry and Fountainbridge, Lambeth, Croydon, Cardiff and Ealing. 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 Dalry and Fountainbridge City of Edinburgh
2 Lambeth 035 Lambeth
3 Croydon 004 Croydon
4 Cardiff 005 Cardiff
5 Ealing 011 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Taki

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Taki

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Taki, 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

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

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

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

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

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Taki is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

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

Taki 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

Taki falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Taki is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Taki

The surname TAKI is believed to have originated in Turkey, deriving from the Turkish word "taki" which means "mountain pass" or "steep pathway". It is thought to have emerged as a descriptive surname in the 13th or 14th century, referring to individuals who lived near or worked in mountainous regions.

One of the earliest known records of the TAKI surname can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (tahrir defterleri) from the late 15th century, where several individuals with the name are listed in various regions of Anatolia. Some historical documents also mention a prominent Turkish military commander named Taki Bey, who fought in the Ottoman-Venetian Wars in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the TAKI surname appears in several court records and legal documents from the Ottoman Empire, indicating its continued use and spread across different regions. One notable individual from this period was Taki Efendi, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and poet who lived during the reign of Sultan Murad IV (1623-1640).

As the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Balkans and other parts of Europe, the TAKI surname began to appear in various forms in different languages. For example, in Greek records from the 18th and 19th centuries, the name is sometimes written as "Takis" or "Takidis".

In the 19th century, a prominent Greek politician and diplomat named Nikolaos Taki Varvakis (1835-1905) held the position of Prime Minister of Greece for a brief period in 1892. Another notable figure was the Armenian poet and writer Taki Edzhibashian (1864-1926), who was known for his contributions to Armenian literature.

During the early 20th century, the TAKI surname also gained recognition in the world of sports. One example is Taki Kondylis (1899-1961), a Greek footballer who played as a striker and represented the Greek national team in the 1920s.

While the TAKI surname has its roots in Turkey and the Ottoman Empire, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its historical origins and connection to the Turkish word "taki" remain a significant part of its etymological history.

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FAQ

Taki surname: questions and answers

How common is the Taki surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 118 in 2016. That gives Taki a modern rank of #27,873.

What does the Taki surname mean?

A surname of Japanese origin meaning "waterfall" or "cascade".

What does the Taki map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Taki 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.