2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fejedelem
A noble or princely title from Hungarian.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Fejedelem. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fejedelem 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Fejedelem in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fejedelem, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fejedelem
The surname FEJEDELEM has its origins in Hungary, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "fejedelem," which translates to "prince" or "ruler." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or nobility within the Hungarian kingdom.
FEJEDELEM is a relatively uncommon surname, but it has been documented in various historical records from Hungary. One of the earliest known references to this name can be found in the Codex Cumanicus, a linguistic codex from the 13th century, which includes a list of Hungarian names and their meanings.
During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name FEJEDELEM was János Fejedelem, a Hungarian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of the Kingdom of Hungary against Ottoman invasions. He was born in 1421 and died in 1489.
In the 16th century, another individual named Tamás Fejedelem gained recognition as a prominent scholar and theologian. He was born in 1527 and passed away in 1599. Tamás Fejedelem authored several works on theology and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
The name FEJEDELEM also had connections to certain place names in Hungary. For instance, the village of Fejedelemfalva, which translates to "Prince's Village," was likely named after an individual or family bearing this surname.
Another noteworthy individual with the surname FEJEDELEM was István Fejedelem, a Hungarian politician and statesman who served as a member of the National Assembly in the 19th century. He was born in 1780 and died in 1849.
Katalin Fejedelem, born in 1652 and died in 1723, was a Hungarian noblewoman known for her philanthropic efforts and support of educational institutions during her lifetime.
While the surname FEJEDELEM is not as widespread as some other Hungarian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history, with several individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fejedelem
Among Census respondents with the surname Fejedelem, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Fejedelem 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 Fejedelem surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 104
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fejedelem
Fejedelem appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,326 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 12,326 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Up 7,788 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 Fejedelem 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 | #149,446 | 5.0% |
| Count | 103 | 110 | 6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 22.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fejedelem bearers went from 103 to 110 (+6.8% change). The surname moved up 7,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #149,446.
FAQ
Fejedelem surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fejedelem?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Fejedelem. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Fejedelem?
Fejedelem ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Fejedelem. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Fejedelem.
Has Fejedelem become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fejedelem went from 103 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 7 (+6.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Fejedelem?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fejedelem, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Black (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 Fejedelem in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fejedelem appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Black (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 Fejedelem (2000, 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 Fejedelem mean?
A noble or princely title from Hungarian. 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 Fejedelem (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 are called Fejedelem?
You can see how many people have the last name Fejedelem on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.