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

Babos, 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 Babos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babos in America

Babos is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babos surname appeared 196 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 Babos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babos 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 Babos

The surname BABOS is believed to have originated in Hungary, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Hungarian word "babos," meaning "speckled" or "dotted," which likely referred to a person with a freckled complexion or distinctive birthmarks.

One of the earliest documented references to the BABOS surname can be found in a 1583 census record from the town of Sopron, which lists a family headed by a man named János BABOS. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BABOS name spread throughout Hungary and into neighboring regions, such as Transylvania and Slovakia. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Mihály BABOS (1662-1732), a renowned Hungarian Protestant theologian and educator.

In the 19th century, the BABOS surname gained further prominence with the rise of Sándor BABOS (1825-1892), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Hungarian government from 1882 to 1892. His contributions to legal reforms and civil rights during this period cemented the BABOS name in Hungarian history.

Another significant figure was Kálmán BABOS (1854-1936), a Hungarian botanist and horticulturist who made valuable contributions to the study of plant life in the Carpathian region. His extensive research and publications on the flora of Hungary and neighboring countries earned him international recognition in the field of botany.

Crossing into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the BABOS surname was Endre BABOS (1909-1989), a Hungarian artist and sculptor known for his avant-garde works and unique style. His sculptures and installations can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Hungary and beyond.

While the BABOS name has its roots firmly planted in Hungary, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above highlight the enduring legacy and significance of this surname within the Hungarian cultural and historical context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babos

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

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

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