2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Bakonyi
An occupational surname derived from the Hungarian word "bakony" meaning "forest worker" or "woodcutter."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Bakonyi. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bakonyi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Bakonyi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bakonyi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bakonyi
The surname BAKONYI has its origins in Hungary, with the first records of the name dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "bakony," which refers to the Bakony region, a mountainous area located in western Hungary. This suggests that the name originated as a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of the name likely hailed from this particular region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BAKONYI surname can be found in the Hungarian National Archives, where a document from 1482 mentions a certain "Bakonyi János," who was a landowner in the village of Veszprém. This record provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region during the late medieval period.
The name BAKONYI has also appeared in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries. For instance, in the 16th century, a document from the town of Győr mentions a "Bakonyi Péter," who was a local merchant and landowner. Additionally, the name is recorded in several church records from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its continued use among the Hungarian population.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the BAKONYI surname. One such individual was Bakonyi József (1811-1888), a Hungarian sculptor and painter who gained recognition for his works depicting Hungarian folklore and rural life. Another notable figure was Bakonyi Sándor (1833-1919), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Hungarian Parliament during the late 19th century.
In the 20th century, the BAKONYI name continued to be prominent, with individuals like Bakonyi Albert (1900-1978), a Hungarian-American photographer and film director who worked in Hollywood during the Golden Age of American cinema. Additionally, Bakonyi László (1927-2005) was a renowned Hungarian chess player and International Master who competed in numerous international tournaments.
While the BAKONYI surname originated in Hungary and has a rich historical legacy, it has also spread beyond the borders of its country of origin. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and heritage of their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bakonyi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bakonyi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bakonyi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bakonyi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 92
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bakonyi
Bakonyi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,677 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bakonyi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,755 | 2.3% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bakonyi bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,755.
FAQ
Bakonyi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bakonyi?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Bakonyi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Bakonyi?
Bakonyi ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Bakonyi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bakonyi.
Has Bakonyi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bakonyi went from 102 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Bakonyi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bakonyi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bakonyi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bakonyi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), Two or More Races (3.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bakonyi (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bakonyi mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Hungarian word "bakony" meaning "forest worker" or "woodcutter." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bakonyi (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Bakonyi?
Want to know how many people have the surname Bakonyi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.