Find out how popular the last name Acs is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acs.

Acs, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acs in America

Acs is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acs surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acs to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acs

The surname Acs is of Hungarian origin and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Hungarian word "acs," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as carpenters or were involved in woodworking trades.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name Acs was likely adopted by families whose members were skilled in carpentry or woodworking. Over time, the name became established as a hereditary surname, passed down from generation to generation.

One of the earliest known records of the name Acs can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Hungariae, a collection of historical documents from Hungary dating back to the 11th century. In this collection, there are references to individuals with the surname Acs, indicating the presence of this name in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named János Acs (born around 1320) was mentioned in various records as a skilled woodworker who was commissioned to build several churches and other structures in the region. His contributions to architectural projects helped solidify the association between the name Acs and the craft of woodworking.

Another prominent individual with the surname Acs was Mihály Acs (1590-1648), a Hungarian Reformed pastor and writer who authored several theological works during the 17th century. His influential writings helped shape the religious landscape of Hungary during that period.

In the 18th century, the name Acs was also found in records from the town of Ókécske, which was formerly known as Acs-Kécske. This suggests a possible connection between the surname and the place name, although the exact origins of this association are unclear.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable figures with the surname Acs, including Pál Acs (1876-1957), a Hungarian painter and graphic artist known for his illustrations and woodcuts, and Géza Acs (1903-1985), a Hungarian-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of information theory.

While the surname Acs has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the historical records and examples mentioned above highlight the rich heritage and significance of this surname within Hungarian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acs

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acs.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acs was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acs has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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