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

Harsány, 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 Harsány surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harsány in America

Harsány is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Harsány surname appeared 113 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 Harsány.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harsány 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 Harsány

The surname Harsany is of Hungarian origin, deriving from the Magyar word "harsona," meaning "trumpet." The name first emerged in the late 12th century, when surnames began to be adopted in Hungary. It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who played the trumpet or who may have had a loud, trumpet-like voice.

The earliest known record of the name Harsany dates back to 1272, when a certain Petrus Harsany was mentioned in a land deed in the town of Szentes, located in what is now southeastern Hungary. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various Hungarian chronicles and manuscripts, often referring to individuals from noble families or those associated with the military.

One of the earliest notable figures bearing the Harsany name was Miklos Harsany, a Hungarian soldier who fought in the Battle of Nicopolis against the Ottoman Turks in 1396. Although the Christian forces were defeated, Miklos Harsany was commended for his bravery and later served as a knight in the court of King Sigismund of Hungary.

In the 16th century, the Harsany family established itself in the town of Gyöngyös, located in northern Hungary. Janos Harsany (1505-1568), a wealthy landowner and merchant, played a significant role in the town's economic development and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and public buildings.

Another prominent figure with the Harsany surname was Istvan Harsany (1672-1744), a Franciscan friar and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy. His most notable work, "De Veritate Fidei Christianae" (On the Truth of the Christian Faith), was widely read and influential in its time.

In the 19th century, the Harsany family gained recognition in the field of music. Pal Harsany (1819-1891) was a renowned composer and violinist who performed extensively throughout Europe. His compositions, which included operas, symphonies, and chamber works, were highly regarded for their melodic quality and technical virtuosity.

The Harsany surname has also been associated with notable individuals in more recent times, such as John C. Harsanyi (1920-2000), a Hungarian-American economist and Nobel laureate. Harsanyi made significant contributions to the field of game theory and was recognized for his work on the analysis of decision-making under uncertainty.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harsány

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

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

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