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

Ajtun, 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 Ajtun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ajtun in America

Ajtun is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ajtun surname appeared 184 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 Ajtun.

The history of the last name Ajtun

The surname AJTUN is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Hungary, dating back to the 9th or 10th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Hungarian word "ajt," which means "door" or "gate," possibly indicating that the earliest bearers of the name were gatekeepers or lived near a prominent gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the region of Transylvania, where a person named Ajtun is mentioned as a landowner. The name is also found in various medieval records from the Kingdom of Hungary, suggesting that it was not uncommon in that area during the Middle Ages.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named János Ajtun was a military commander who served under King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary. He is recorded as having led troops in the wars against the Ottoman Empire during that time.

Another individual of note was Péter Ajtun, a scholar and priest who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his work on translating religious texts into the Hungarian language and is believed to have been instrumental in the spread of Protestantism in Hungary.

During the 17th century, a prominent family bearing the name Ajtun resided in the town of Kecskemét, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. Records show that they were involved in trade and owned several properties in the area.

In the 19th century, a man named Sándor Ajtun was a prominent writer and poet in Hungary. He is remembered for his works celebrating Hungarian culture and traditions, as well as his advocacy for the preservation of the Hungarian language.

Throughout its history, the surname AJTUN has also been found in various spellings, such as Ajtony, Ajtoni, and Ajtunyi, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. While the name may not be as common today, it remains a part of Hungary's cultural heritage and a testament to the country's rich history and diverse linguistic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ajtun

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

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 Ajtun 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.

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

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