2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gazdag
A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Gazdag. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gazdag 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Gazdag in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gazdag, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gazdag
The surname GAZDAG is of Hungarian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name derives from the Old Hungarian word "gazdag," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were individuals of significant wealth and affluence within their communities.
One of the earliest known records of the GAZDAG name can be found in the Árpád-kori új okmánytár (Diplomatorium Novum Hungaricum), a collection of documents from the Árpád dynasty period in Hungary (1000-1301). The GAZDAG name appears in this compilation, indicating its presence during this pivotal era of Hungarian history.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Péter GAZDAG was mentioned in the Anjou-kori Oklevéltár (Codex Diplomaticus Andegavensis), a collection of charters and documents from the Angevin period in Hungary (1301-1387). This historical reference further solidifies the ancient roots of the GAZDAG surname.
During the Renaissance period, the GAZDAG family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Hungary. One notable figure was István GAZDAG (1470-1538), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned several important works of architecture and literature.
In the 18th century, János GAZDAG (1712-1778) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Buda. His influential writings on religion and philosophy earned him widespread recognition throughout the Habsburg Monarchy.
Another prominent bearer of the GAZDAG name was Mária GAZDAG (1826-1896), a celebrated Hungarian poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely published and admired during the Romantic era.
The GAZDAG surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Hungary, such as Gazdagrétalja, a village in Békés County, and Gazdagrét, a district in Budapest. These place names likely derived from the Old Hungarian word "gazdag," reflecting the historical presence of wealthy landowners or communities in these areas.
While the GAZDAG name has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above firmly establish the Hungarian origins and significance of this surname throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gazdag
Among Census respondents with the surname Gazdag, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Gazdag 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 Gazdag surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 101
- Two or more races7.0% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gazdag
Gazdag 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+6 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,385 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 3,385 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,354 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 Gazdag 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 | #144,141 | #146,495 | -1.6% |
| Count | 115 | 114 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gazdag bearers went from 115 to 114 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,354 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #146,495.
FAQ
Gazdag surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gazdag?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Gazdag. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Gazdag?
Gazdag ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Gazdag. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Gazdag.
Has Gazdag become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gazdag went from 115 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Gazdag?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gazdag, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.0%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Gazdag in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gazdag appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Two or More Races (7.0%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Gazdag (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 Gazdag mean?
A surname of Hungarian origin meaning "rich" or "wealthy". 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 Gazdag (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 have the surname Gazdag?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.