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

Adorján, 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 Adorján surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adorján in America

Adorján is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adorján surname appeared 140 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 Adorján.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adorján 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 Adorján

The surname Adorjan is of Hungarian origin, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Hungarian town of Adorján, located in the county of Somogy. This place name is derived from the Hungarian personal name "Adorján," which in turn comes from the Latin name "Adrianus."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Adorjan can be found in a medieval Hungarian document from the 14th century, where it appears as "Adorian." This spelling variation suggests that the name had already been in use for some time before that period.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Adorjan family played a significant role in the region of Transdanubia, particularly in the areas around Somogy and Zala counties. Historical records indicate that members of the Adorjan family held positions of authority and owned significant landholdings.

One notable figure from this era was János Adorjan, who lived in the late 15th century and served as a military officer under King Matthias Corvinus. Another prominent individual was Péter Adorjan, a clergyman who lived in the 16th century and served as the Bishop of Győr.

In the 17th century, the Adorjan surname began to spread more widely throughout Hungary, as members of the family migrated to other regions and established new branches. One notable individual from this period was György Adorjan, a wealthy landowner and nobleman who lived in the late 17th century and owned extensive estates in the region of Transdanubia.

As the centuries progressed, the Adorjan surname continued to be represented across various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One notable figure from the 19th century was Sándor Adorjan, a Hungarian writer and journalist who lived from 1825 to 1889 and contributed significantly to the literary scene of his time.

In the 20th century, several individuals with the surname Adorjan achieved recognition in various fields. These include László Adorjan (1901-1945), a Hungarian chess master and writer on chess theory, and Barna Adorjan (1914-1988), a Hungarian footballer who played for several clubs in Hungary and represented the national team.

Throughout its history, the surname Adorjan has maintained its strong ties to its Hungarian roots, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adorján

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

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 Adorján 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 Adorján 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 Adorján was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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