Tatar

Tatar is a British surname with roots in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The surname is believed to have its origins in the Tatars, a Turkic-speaking ethnic group primarily inhabiting areas of Russia, Kazakhstan, and other Central Asian regions.

The surname Tatar likely made its way to Britain through immigration and cultural exchanges. Individuals bearing the surname may have diverse ancestral ties to regions associated with the historical presence of the Tatars. Over time, the surname has been established in British communities, contributing to the rich tapestry of the nation's multicultural society.

Like many surnames of foreign origin in Britain, Tatar reflects the country's history of migration and assimilation. Today, individuals with the surname Tatar can be found across various regions of Britain, actively participating in and contributing to the cultural and social landscape of the country.

There are approximately 132 people named Tatar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tatar.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Ahmet
  • Ali
  • Gabor
  • Ladislav
  • Milan
  • Munir
  • Mustafa
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert

Female

  • Dilek
  • Elif
  • Eva
  • Fatma
  • Jan
  • Luiza
  • Margaret
  • Rachel
  • Selma
  • Stefania

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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