2000
#67,317
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 274
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Huszar
An occupational surname referring to a horse soldier or calvary man.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 318 Americans carry the last name Huszar. That puts it at #75,111 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,077,844 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Huszar 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
318
1 in 1,077,844
Census rank
#75,111
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
277
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 277 bearers of the surname Huszar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75111th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Huszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Huszar
The surname HUSZAR originated in Hungary, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Hungarian word "huszár," which means "hussar," referring to a class of light cavalry soldiers known for their agility and bravery in battle.
In the 15th century, the term "huszár" was first recorded in Hungarian military records, describing soldiers who wore distinctive attire and were skilled horsemen. These soldiers often hailed from the regions of Bács and Szerém, where the name HUSZAR likely gained prominence.
One of the earliest known references to the name HUSZAR can be found in the Codex Cumanicus, a linguistic manuscript from the 13th-14th century that documented the Cuman language spoken by nomadic groups in the Pontic-Caspian steppe region.
During the Renaissance period, the name HUSZAR appeared in various Hungarian chronicles and historical documents. For instance, the military exploits of Mátyás Huszár, a Hungarian cavalryman who fought in the Ottoman Wars in the late 16th century, were recorded in contemporary accounts.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name HUSZAR was Pál Huszár (1612-1672), a Calvinist minister and author who translated the Bible into Hungarian and published religious works that were influential in the Protestant Reformation in Hungary.
Another prominent individual was Elek Huszár (1802-1878), a Hungarian politician and jurist who played a significant role in the Revolution of 1848 and later served as the Minister of Justice in the Hungarian government.
The name HUSZAR also gained recognition in the arts, with István Huszár (1881-1935), a celebrated Hungarian painter and graphic artist who was a prominent figure in the Nagybánya Artists' Colony and a pioneer of modern Hungarian art.
While the HUSZAR surname has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply intertwined with the military traditions and cultural heritage of the Hungarian people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Huszar
Among Census respondents with the surname Huszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Huszar 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 Huszar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 250
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 16
- Black or African American1.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Huszar
Huszar 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
#73,464
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 264
-10 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 6,147 places
2020
#75,111
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 277
+13 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,647 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #67,317 | 274 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #73,464 | 264 | 0.09 | -10 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 6,147 places |
| 2020 | #75,111 | 277 | 0.09 | +13 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 1,647 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 Huszar 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 | #73,464 | #75,111 | -2.2% |
| Count | 264 | 277 | 4.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Huszar bearers went from 264 to 277 (+4.9% change). The surname moved down 1,647 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,464 to #75,111.
FAQ
Huszar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Huszar?
Name Census estimates that about 318 living Americans carry the surname Huszar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,077,844 residents.
How common is Huszar?
Huszar ranks #75,111 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 277 people with the surname Huszar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (318), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Huszar.
Has Huszar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Huszar went from 264 recorded bearers to 277. That is an increase of 13 (+4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #73,464 to #75,111.
What does the Census say about the background of Huszar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Huszar, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) 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 Huszar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (250 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Huszar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (5.8%), 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 Huszar (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 Huszar mean?
An occupational surname referring to a horse soldier or calvary man. 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 Huszar (0.09 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 last name Huszar?
See how many people have the last name Huszar on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.