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UK surname

Talukder

A surname referring to a landowner or landholder of high social standing.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Talukder is 264 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

261

2016, ranked #16,309

Peak year

2014

264 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 261 in 2016, ranked #16,309.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Talukder surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Talukder surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Talukder 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 73 #30,306
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 99 #27,845
2001 modern 103 #26,927
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 119 #25,026
2004 modern 127 #24,224
2005 modern 133 #23,502
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 159 #21,387
2008 modern 169 #20,745
2009 modern 200 #19,028
2010 modern 215 #18,551
2011 modern 221 #18,039
2012 modern 220 #18,034
2013 modern 246 #16,979
2014 modern 264 #16,288
2015 modern 251 #16,756
2016 modern 261 #16,309

Geography

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Where Talukders 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 Tower Hamlets, Camden and Newham. 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 Tower Hamlets 011 Tower Hamlets
2 Tower Hamlets 016 Tower Hamlets
3 Tower Hamlets 015 Tower Hamlets
4 Camden 012 Camden
5 Newham 022 Newham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Talukder

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

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Talukder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Talukder household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Challenged Inner London Communities

Within London, Talukder is most associated with areas classed as Challenged Inner London Communities, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Resident in some of Inner London’s most over-crowded communities, many families have children and marriage/civil partnership rates are above the Supergroup average. Other adults such as students live in communal establishments. Few residents have Level 4 educational qualifications, levels of unemployment are above the Supergroup average, and employment is concentrated in service occupations such as distribution, hotels and restaurants. Relative to the Supergroup average, fewer residents identify as being of mixed/multiple ethnicities, Black or Other Asian.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Talukder 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

Talukder 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 Talukder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Talukder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Talukder

The surname "TALUKDER" is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of Bengal, which is now divided between Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a surname with roots dating back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 16th centuries.

The name "TALUKDER" is derived from the Bengali word "taluk," which refers to a land estate or a territorial division. It is likely that the surname was initially used to denote individuals who held administrative or feudal positions, particularly those associated with land management or revenue collection in rural areas.

Historical records indicate that the name appeared in various administrative documents and land records during the reign of the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. One notable example is the "Ain-i-Akbari," a detailed account of the administration and revenue system of the Mughal Empire, compiled during the reign of Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the writings of the renowned Bengali poet and philosopher, Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), who mentions a character named "Talukder" in his literary works. Tagore's works provide valuable insights into the cultural and social landscape of Bengal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "TALUKDER." Some notable examples include:

1. Mir Qasim Talukder (1718-1777), a prominent military leader and the Nawab of Bengal during the late 18th century, who played a significant role in the struggle against the British East India Company.

2. Kazi Nazrul Islam Talukder (1899-1976), a renowned Bengali poet, writer, and revolutionary who fought for the independence of Bangladesh and is revered as the "Rebel Poet" of Bengal.

3. Shamsuddin Ahmed Talukder (1899-1970), a prominent Bengali politician and freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the independence movement of Bangladesh.

4. Mustafa Kamal Talukder (1912-1969), a renowned Bengali politician, lawyer, and activist who was a key figure in the Language Movement of 1952 and the subsequent struggle for Bangladesh's independence.

5. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain Talukder (1880-1932), a pioneering Bengali feminist, writer, and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.

While the surname "TALUKDER" has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich diversity and cultural exchange that has shaped the region over centuries.

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FAQ

Talukder surname: questions and answers

How common is the Talukder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 261 in 2016. That gives Talukder a modern rank of #16,309.

What does the Talukder surname mean?

A surname referring to a landowner or landholder of high social standing.

What does the Talukder map show?

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