2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Chiszar
A Slavic occupational surname derived from words meaning "pure" or "clean".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Chiszar. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chiszar 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Chiszar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chiszar
The surname CHISZAR is believed to have originated in Hungary, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the Hungarian word "csiszár," which means "grinder" or "sharpener," referring to an occupation involving the sharpening or honing of tools, blades, or other implements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CHISZAR surname can be found in a Hungarian census record from the late 16th century, where it was spelled as "Csiszár." This suggests that the name was already established and in use during that time period.
In the 17th century, the CHISZAR name appears in several historical documents, including property records and legal contracts, particularly in the regions of central and eastern Hungary. This indicates that families bearing this surname were well-established and held a respectable standing in their communities.
Notable individuals with the CHISZAR surname include Mihály Chiszár (1825-1892), a Hungarian politician and member of the National Assembly, and István Chiszár (1870-1945), a renowned architect known for his work on several iconic buildings in Budapest.
Another prominent figure was János Chiszár (1898-1976), a celebrated Hungarian writer and poet whose works explored themes of national identity and the human condition. His collection of poems, "Verses from the Heartland," published in 1935, is considered a seminal work in Hungarian literature.
In the 20th century, the CHISZAR name gained international recognition with the achievements of László Chiszár (1920-2002), a renowned mathematician and theoretical computer scientist. His groundbreaking research in information theory and coding laid the foundation for modern data compression techniques.
Lastly, Zoltán Chiszár (1948-present) is a respected figure in the field of Hungarian viticulture, known for his award-winning wines and contributions to sustainable winemaking practices in the Tokaj region.
While the CHISZAR surname may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the skilled craftsmen and tradespeople who bore this name with pride, reflecting their essential role in the cultural and economic fabric of Hungary.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chiszar
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Chiszar 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 Chiszar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.7% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino17.4% · 19
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chiszar
Chiszar 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+6 bearers (+5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,029 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.8%) | Up 7,029 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 Chiszar 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 | #157,234 | #150,205 | 4.5% |
| Count | 103 | 109 | 5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chiszar bearers went from 103 to 109 (+5.8% change). The surname moved up 7,029 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #150,205.
FAQ
Chiszar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chiszar?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Chiszar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Chiszar?
Chiszar ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Chiszar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Chiszar.
Has Chiszar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chiszar went from 103 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 6 (+5.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Chiszar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chiszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (17.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Chiszar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.7% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chiszar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.7%), Hispanic (17.4%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Chiszar (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 Chiszar mean?
A Slavic occupational surname derived from words meaning "pure" or "clean". 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 Chiszar (0.04 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 share the surname Chiszar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.