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

Istvan, 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 Istvan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Istvan in America

Istvan is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Istvan surname appeared 301 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 Istvan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Istvan 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 Istvan

The surname Istvan is of Hungarian origin and can be traced back to the 9th century. It is derived from the Old Hungarian name "Istvan," which means "crowned one." The name was likely given to those who held positions of authority or were part of the nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Istvan can be found in the Gesta Hungarorum, a historical chronicle written in the 12th century. It mentions Istvan, a Grand Prince of the Hungarians who ruled from around 997 to 1038 and is known as Saint Stephen I. He was the first King of Hungary and played a crucial role in the establishment of Christianity in the region.

In the 13th century, the surname Istvan appeared in various records and documents from the Kingdom of Hungary. One notable individual was Istvan III, who ruled as King of Hungary from 1162 to 1172. He was also known as Istvan the Young and played a significant role in the consolidation of royal power in the kingdom.

The surname Istvan has also been associated with several place names in Hungary, such as Istvánfalva (meaning "Istvan's village"), Istvánd, and Istvándi. These place names likely emerged from settlements established by individuals bearing the name Istvan.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Istvan:

1. Istvan Somogyi (1890-1964), a Hungarian architect known for his work on the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest.
2. Istvan Kertesz (1905-1973), a Hungarian conductor and composer who made significant contributions to the world of classical music.
3. Istvan Erdélyi (1920-2005), a Hungarian mathematician and academic renowned for his work in functional analysis.
4. Istvan Szabo (born 1938), a Hungarian film director and screenwriter who has won numerous international awards, including the Cannes Film Festival's Grand Prix.
5. Istvan Kun (born 1948), a Hungarian chess grandmaster and former world championship candidate.

The surname Istvan has a rich history rooted in the nobility and authority of ancient Hungary. It has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including royalty, artists, academics, and sportspeople, and continues to be a prominent surname in Hungary and among Hungarian communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Istvan

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

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

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