Buday
A surname likely of Hungarian origin referring to someone from the town of Budai.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 754 Americans carry the last name Buday. That puts it at #34,223 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 454,581 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Buday surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
754
1 in 454,581
Census rank
#34,223
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
663
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 663 bearers of the surname Buday in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34223rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Buday, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Buday
The surname Buday is believed to have originated in Hungary, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word "buda," which means "hilly" or "mountainous." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to families or individuals who lived in hilly or mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Buday can be found in a 14th-century document from the Hungarian village of Budaörs, which is located near the city of Budapest. This document mentions a landowner named Buday Jakab, who lived during the reign of King Louis I of Hungary (1326-1382).
In the 15th century, the Buday family was prominent in the city of Buda, which was then the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary. Records from this period mention several members of the Buday family holding important positions in the city's administration and military.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Buday name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from different regions of Hungary. One notable figure was Buday Ferenc (1535-1607), a Hungarian nobleman and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire during the Long War (1593-1606).
In the 18th century, a branch of the Buday family settled in the region of Transylvania, which was then part of the Habsburg Monarchy. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Buday Ézsaiás (1766-1841), a Hungarian poet and writer who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of Transylvania.
Another notable figure was Buday József (1847-1915), a Hungarian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the government of Prime Minister Sándor Wekerle from 1892 to 1895.
In the 20th century, Buday Dezső (1887-1968) was a renowned Hungarian architect who designed several prominent buildings in Budapest, including the Hungarian National Museum and the Gresham Palace.
Throughout its history, the Buday surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including landowners, military commanders, poets, writers, lawyers, politicians, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to Hungary, the name has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Buday
Among Census respondents with the surname Buday, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Buday bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Buday surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1%
- Two or more races1.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Buday surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,223 | #34,223 | 0.0% |
| Count | 663 | 663 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Buday bearers went from 663 to 663 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #34,223 to #34,223.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Buday
FAQ
Buday surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Buday?
The surname Buday holds position #34,223 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 754 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Buday surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Buday, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.