There are
3157
Thakkars in the USA
Thakkar is the
10204th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Thakkar

MorarjiDesai

Indian independence activist and the 4th Prime Minister of India.

VallabhbhaiPatel

Indian barrister and statesman, known as the Iron Man of India for his leadership in the country's struggle for independence and subsequent integration of independent princely states into the Union of India.

JamsetjiTata

Indian industrialist and philanthropist, known as the Father of Indian Industry. Founded the Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate company.

KasturbaGandhi

Indian political activist and wife of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India's nonviolent independence movement.

DhirubhaiAmbani

Indian business tycoon and founder of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate holding company. Known for his entrepreneurial skills and contribution to the modern Indian business.

Thakkar Genealogy

OriginsGujarat, India
Geographic DistributionThakkars can be found predominantly in Gujarat, India, but also in various other parts of the world due to migration and immigration.
VariationsVariations of the Thakkar surname include Takkar, Thaker, Thakkar, and Thakore.
Migration and ImmigrationThakkars have migrated and immigrated to different countries and regions over time. The migration and immigration of Thakkars occurred during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Thakkars migrated to East Africa, particularly present-day Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to work in trade and commerce. Later, waves of Thakkar migration and immigration took place to countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia for opportunities in education, employment, and better standards of living. The reasons for migration and immigration varied, including economic opportunities, education, and the search for a better life.