2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Csizmar
An occupational surname originating from a Hungarian word meaning "shoemaker" or "bootmaker".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Csizmar. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Csizmar 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Csizmar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Csizmar, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Csizmar
The surname CSIZMAR is of Hungarian origin, emerging in the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. It is derived from the Hungarian word "csizmadia," which means "bootmaker" or "shoemaker." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupational surname, referring to an ancestor who worked as a boot or shoemaker.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various forms, such as Chyzmar, Chizmar, and Csiszmar, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations common in that era. Some of the earliest documented references to the CSIZMAR name can be found in Hungarian parish records and municipal archives from the 15th and 16th centuries.
One notable example is János Csizmar, a Hungarian soldier who fought in the Siege of Eger in 1552, a pivotal battle against the Ottoman Empire. His bravery and service were recorded in contemporary chronicles, cementing the name's place in Hungary's military history.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the CSIZMAR name appeared in various regions of the Kingdom of Hungary, including present-day Slovakia, Romania, and Serbia, as Hungarian communities spread across the region. Notable bearers of the name during this period include István Csizmar, a respected craftsman and guild leader in the city of Eger in the late 17th century.
In the 19th century, as the Industrial Revolution transformed traditional crafts, the CSIZMAR name became associated with broader trades and professions. One prominent figure was Géza Csizmar, a Hungarian engineer and inventor born in 1846, who pioneered advancements in steam engine technology.
As the 20th century dawned, the CSIZMAR name continued to be represented across various fields. Zoltán Csizmar, born in 1905, was a renowned Hungarian architect who designed several iconic buildings in Budapest, while Erzsébet Csizmar, born in 1920, was a celebrated actress and stage performer.
Throughout its history, the CSIZMAR surname has been associated with various localities and place names in Hungary, such as Csizmadia utca (Shoemaker Street) in several towns and villages, reflecting the name's occupational roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Csizmar
Among Census respondents with the surname Csizmar, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Csizmar 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 Csizmar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Csizmar
Csizmar 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
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,443 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 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 5,443 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 Csizmar 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 | #152,989 | 3.4% |
| Count | 102 | 105 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Csizmar bearers went from 102 to 105 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 5,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,989.
FAQ
Csizmar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Csizmar?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Csizmar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Csizmar?
Csizmar ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Csizmar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Csizmar.
Has Csizmar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Csizmar went from 102 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Csizmar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Csizmar, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Csizmar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Csizmar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Black (1.0%). 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 Csizmar (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 Csizmar mean?
An occupational surname originating from a Hungarian word meaning "shoemaker" or "bootmaker". 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 Csizmar (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 common is the surname Csizmar?
If you just want to know how common the surname Csizmar is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.