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ˈθæk ə rithack·er·ay

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Thackeray, William Makepeace Thackeraynoun

    English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)

Wiktionary

  1. Thackeraynoun

    An English habitational surname from a place in Yorkshire

  2. Thackeraynoun

    William Makepeace Thackeray English novelist

  3. Thackeraynoun

    Bal Thackeray, Indian politician

Wikipedia

  1. thackeray

    William Makepeace Thackeray (; 18 July 1811 – 24 December 1863) was a British novelist, author and illustrator. He is known for his satirical works, particularly his 1848 novel Vanity Fair, a panoramic portrait of British society, and the 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, which was adapted for a 1975 film by Stanley Kubrick.

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  1. thackeray

    William Makepeace Thackeray (1811–1863) was a British novelist, author, and illustrator best known for his satire and realistic portrayal of English society in novels like "Vanity Fair." Despite coming from an affluent family, he experienced financial adversities in his younger years, which greatly influenced his writing. His works often highlight the social and economic disparities and the moral follies of the Victorian era. As such, 'Thackeray' generally refers to this influential author in a literary context. It can also refer to his works collectively.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. THACKERAY

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Thackeray is ranked #30735 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Thackeray surname appeared 758 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Thackeray.

    94.3% or 715 total occurrences were White.
    3.3% or 25 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.1% or 9 total occurrences were Asian.
    1% or 8 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Thackeray in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Thackeray in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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