About Tarka
The surname Tarka is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "tarka," which means "grater" or "shredder" in Polish. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a grater or a person who shredded or grated food items. The surname Tarka may have been given to individuals who were involved in the food preparation industry or had a similar occupation.
The surname Tarka is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tarka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tarka in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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