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UK surname

Talukdar

A surname referring to a tax collector or land revenue officer in medieval India.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Manchester, Camden and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Talukdar is 241 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

241

2016, ranked #17,233

Peak year

2016

241 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016, ranked #17,233.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Talukdar surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Talukdar surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Talukdar 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 58 #31,831
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 83 #29,823
2000 modern 96 #28,299
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 116 #25,415
2004 modern 129 #24,019
2005 modern 144 #22,367
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 171 #20,387
2008 modern 181 #19,875
2009 modern 200 #19,028
2010 modern 224 #18,047
2011 modern 217 #18,271
2012 modern 227 #17,630
2013 modern 230 #17,756
2014 modern 236 #17,577
2015 modern 240 #17,279
2016 modern 241 #17,233

Geography

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Where Talukdars 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 Manchester, Camden, Birmingham, Newham and Tower Hamlets. 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 Manchester 035 Manchester
2 Camden 009 Camden
3 Birmingham 070 Birmingham
4 Newham 010 Newham
5 Tower Hamlets 015 Tower Hamlets

Forenames

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First names often paired with Talukdar

These lists show first names that appear often with the Talukdar 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 Talukdar

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

Talukdar 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

Talukdar falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Talukdar 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

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

Meaning and origin of Talukdar

The surname Talukdar is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Bengal region. It is a compound word derived from the Persian words "taluk," meaning "estate" or "territory," and "dar," meaning "holder" or "keeper." Therefore, the name Talukdar essentially translates to "landowner" or "estate holder."

Historically, the Talukdar surname was associated with the zamindari system, a land revenue system that existed in Bengal and several other parts of the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal and British colonial periods. The Talukdars were influential landowners who held significant tracts of land and played a crucial role in collecting and managing land revenue on behalf of the ruling authorities.

One of the earliest known references to the Talukdar surname can be found in the "Ain-i-Akbari," a 16th-century documentation of the Mughal administration under Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several Talukdars who were responsible for managing land revenue in various districts of Bengal.

The Talukdar surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such figure was Raja Pratapaditya Talukdar, a prominent zamindar and philanthropist who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to education and social welfare in Bengal.

Another notable bearer of the Talukdar surname was Radhamadhab Talukdar, a 19th-century Bengali playwright and poet. He was a prominent figure in the literary and cultural renaissance of Bengal during that period.

In the 20th century, Khagen Talukdar was a renowned Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement and fought against the oppressive zamindari system.

Historically, the Talukdar surname was closely associated with certain regions of Bengal, such as the districts of Nadia, Murshidabad, and Midnapore. The name was also found in areas of present-day Bangladesh, which was part of the Bengal region during the Mughal and British colonial periods.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname may have varied slightly over time, with alternative spellings such as Talookdar or Talukdhar being used in different regions or historical records.

In summary, the surname Talukdar has a rich history rooted in the land revenue systems of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Bengal region. It has been associated with influential landowners and prominent figures in various fields, and its origins can be traced back to the Mughal and British colonial periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Talukdar surname: questions and answers

How common is the Talukdar surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 241 in 2016. That gives Talukdar a modern rank of #17,233.

What does the Talukdar surname mean?

A surname referring to a tax collector or land revenue officer in medieval India.

What does the Talukdar map show?

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