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

Czirr, 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 Czirr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Czirr in America

Czirr is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Czirr surname appeared 198 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 Czirr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Czirr 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 Czirr

The surname "CZIRR" has its origins in Central Europe, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Hungary and surrounding areas. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name "CZIRR" is likely derived from an older Hungarian word or phrase, possibly related to an occupation, geographic location, or personal characteristic. However, the exact etymology is uncertain due to the scarcity of historical records from that time and region.

One of the earliest known references to the name "CZIRR" can be found in a Hungarian census record from the late 15th century, where a family with this surname was listed as residents of a small village near the city of Eger. This suggests that the name may have originated in that area and then spread to other parts of Hungary and neighboring regions.

In the 16th century, a man named Janos CZIRR (born around 1520) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Debrecen, which was a thriving trade center at the time. His name appears in several local property records and legal documents from that period.

Another notable individual with the surname "CZIRR" was Istvan CZIRR (1675-1744), a Hungarian nobleman and military officer who served in the Imperial Austrian army during the wars against the Ottoman Empire. He was awarded several honors and land grants for his service, further establishing the name's presence in the region.

In the late 18th century, a family by the name of CZIRR settled in the town of Szeged, where they became successful vintners and winemakers. One of their descendants, Mihaly CZIRR (1810-1883), was a respected local politician and civic leader who played a significant role in the development of the town's infrastructure and cultural institutions.

Another notable figure was Erzsebet CZIRR (1845-1912), a Hungarian novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works celebrating the country's rural traditions and folklore. Her literary contributions helped preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the region during a time of rapid industrialization and social change.

While the surname "CZIRR" may not be as common today as it once was, its presence in historical records and the accomplishments of individuals who bore this name serve as a testament to its enduring legacy in Central European history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Czirr

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

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

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