Hanyok last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Hanyok

A Hungarian surname derived from a dialect word meaning eccentric, odd, or extraordinary.

Hanyok, 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 Hanyok surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hanyok in America

Hanyok is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hanyok surname appeared 112 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 Hanyok.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hanyok 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank14725313311410.09%
Count112117-4.37%
Proportion per 100k0.040.040.00%

The history of the last name Hanyok

The surname "HANYOK" is believed to have originated in Hungary, with its roots dating back to the late 16th or early 17th century. This name is thought to be derived from the Hungarian word "hanyag," which means "careless" or "negligent." It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who exhibited such traits.

In the historical records of Hungary, there are a few mentions of individuals bearing the Hanyok surname. One notable reference is found in a manuscript from the town of Szeged, dated 1627, where a certain Janos Hanyok is listed as a landowner. This early appearance of the name suggests that it had already become an established surname by that time.

The earliest recorded instance of the Hanyok surname can be traced back to 1598, when a man named Istvan Hanyok was born in the village of Csongrad, located in the southern region of Hungary. Istvan Hanyok was a farmer and is mentioned in church records as having married Anna Varga in 1623.

Another significant figure bearing the Hanyok name was Pal Hanyok (1734-1812), a renowned clockmaker and watchmaker from the city of Kassa (now known as Košice, Slovakia). Pal Hanyok's intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and affluent citizens of the region.

In the 19th century, a notable individual with the Hanyok surname was Sandor Hanyok (1829-1891), a Hungarian poet and writer who gained recognition for his romantic poetry and novels. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the struggles of the common people.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Zoltan Hanyok (1920-2002), a celebrated Hungarian architect who played a significant role in the rebuilding efforts after World War II. Hanyok's designs, which combined traditional Hungarian elements with modern architectural styles, can be found in various cities across the country.

Throughout its history, the Hanyok surname has maintained a strong presence in Hungary, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including agriculture, craftsmanship, literature, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hanyok

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

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 Hanyok was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only100.00%112
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races0.00%0
Hispanic Origin0.00%0

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 Hanyok has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White100.00%95.73%4.36%
Black0.00%4.27%-200.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander0.00%0.00%0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races0.00%0.00%0.00%
Hispanic0.00%0.00%0.00%

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

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