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

Kajy, 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 Kajy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kajy in America

Kajy is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kajy surname appeared 153 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 Kajy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kajy 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 Kajy

The surname KAJY has its origins in Hungary, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "kajszi," which means "apricot," suggesting that the family may have been involved in the cultivation or trade of apricots.

The earliest recorded mention of the name KAJY can be found in a document from the town of Kecskemét, dated 1467. This document lists a certain János KAJY as a landowner in the region.

In the 16th century, the KAJY family gained prominence as successful merchants and traders. One notable figure was István KAJY (1534-1602), who established a successful trading company that dealt in various goods, including spices and textiles, across Europe.

The KAJY name also has ties to the Hungarian nobility. In the 17th century, a branch of the family was granted noble status by the Habsburg monarchy. Mihály KAJY (1625-1692) was a military officer who distinguished himself in battles against the Ottoman Empire, earning him the title of Baron.

During the 18th century, the KAJY family continued to play a significant role in Hungarian society. György KAJY (1712-1781) was a prominent scholar and historian who authored several works on Hungarian history and culture.

In the 19th century, the KAJY name gained international recognition with the accomplishments of the artist and painter, Károly KAJY (1827-1892). His paintings, which often depicted scenes from Hungarian rural life, were widely acclaimed and can be found in numerous art galleries across Europe.

Another notable figure was Zsuzsanna KAJY (1856-1932), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in Budapest, promoting equal access to education for women in Hungary.

Throughout its history, the KAJY surname has been associated with various professions, from agriculture and trade to academia and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to Hungary, the name has spread across the globe, carried by generations of KAJY families who have made significant contributions to their respective communities and societies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kajy

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

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

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