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

Boldizar, 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 Boldizar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boldizar in America

Boldizar is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boldizar surname appeared 182 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 Boldizar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boldizar 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 Boldizar

The surname BOLDIZAR originated in Hungary during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "boldizsár," which means "Balthasar" or "Balthazar," a name of Aramaic origin meaning "Baal protects the king." The name was popularized in Hungary after the arrival of Christianity, as it was associated with one of the three wise men who visited the infant Jesus Christ.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOLDIZAR name can be found in a 15th-century Hungarian census document, which listed a family bearing this surname in the town of Eger. This town, located in northern Hungary, was an important center of culture and education during the Renaissance period, and it is likely that the BOLDIZAR family played a role in the intellectual life of the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BOLDIZAR name appeared in various historical records throughout Hungary. For instance, a nobleman named Ferenc BOLDIZAR was mentioned in a 1612 document as a landowner in the city of Debrecen. Additionally, a Lutheran pastor named János BOLDIZAR was noted for his efforts in promoting religious reformation in the town of Sárospatak during the late 16th century.

One of the most notable figures with the BOLDIZAR surname was Sámuel BOLDIZAR (1635-1689), a Hungarian historian and writer who authored several works chronicling the history of his native country. His most famous work, "Hungaria Antiqua et Nova," published in 1672, provided a comprehensive account of Hungarian history from ancient times to the 17th century.

Another prominent individual bearing the BOLDIZAR name was György BOLDIZAR (1802-1876), a Hungarian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Diet of Hungary during the 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his support for the rights of ethnic minorities within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the 20th century, the BOLDIZAR surname continued to appear in various parts of Hungary, although its geographical distribution became more widespread due to migration and urbanization. One notable example is Gábor BOLDIZAR (1924-2010), a Hungarian-born American engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of aerospace technology.

Overall, the surname BOLDIZAR has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and intellectual traditions of Hungary. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured through centuries, with numerous individuals bearing this surname leaving their mark on various aspects of Hungarian society and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boldizar

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

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

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