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

Breznai, 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 Breznai surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Breznai in America

Breznai is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Breznai surname appeared 116 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 Breznai.

We can also compare 2010 data for Breznai 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 Breznai

The surname BREZNAI originated in Hungary and its roots can be traced back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "brezna," which means "forest" or "wooded area." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked in a forested region.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in several Hungarian documents, including a land registry from the village of Brezna, located in the Nógrád County. This indicates that the name may have had its origins in this specific area, and it was likely adopted by families who resided there or had some connection to the village.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name BREZNAI was János Breznai, a Hungarian nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his military exploits during the Hungarian-Ottoman Wars and was granted lands in the Zemplén County for his service.

Another notable individual with this surname was Mihály Breznai, a 16th-century Hungarian philosopher and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the Hungarian Reformation movement and authored several works on theology and ethics.

In the 17th century, the BREZNAI name gained prominence in the town of Brezno, located in what is now Slovakia. Juraj Breznai, a renowned goldsmith and metalworker, lived in Brezno during this period and was highly regarded for his intricate metalwork designs.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a notable family of BREZNAI landowners in the Békés County of Hungary. Pál Breznai, born in 1725, was a wealthy landowner and benefactor who supported various educational and cultural initiatives in the region.

In the 19th century, István Breznai, born in 1812, was a prominent Hungarian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Hungarian parliament and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Throughout its history, the BREZNAI surname has been associated with various professions, including nobility, academia, artistry, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to specific regions in Hungary and Slovakia, the name has since spread and been adopted by families in other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Breznai

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

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

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