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

Karpati, 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 Karpati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Karpati in America

Karpati is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Karpati surname appeared 117 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 Karpati.

The history of the last name Karpati

The surname KARPATI originated in Hungary, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Hungarian word "Karpat," which refers to the Carpathian Mountains that span across several countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

KARPATI is believed to have been initially used as a topographic surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence near the Carpathian mountain range. The earliest known records of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when Hungarian nobility and landowners began adopting hereditary surnames.

One of the earliest documented references to the KARPATI surname can be found in a 14th-century manuscript detailing land grants and property ownership in the region surrounding the Carpathian Mountains. This suggests that the name was associated with individuals who lived in or near these mountainous areas.

In the 15th century, the KARPATI surname appeared in various Hungarian administrative and legal records, indicating its widespread use among both noble and commoner families. During this period, variations in spelling, such as "Karpathy" and "Karpathyi," were also observed.

Notable historical figures bearing the KARPATI surname include János Karpati (1576-1638), a renowned Hungarian military commander who served under Prince Gábor Bethlen during the Thirty Years' War. Another notable bearer was Zsuzsanna Karpati (1624-1692), a celebrated Hungarian poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

In the 18th century, the KARPATI surname gained prominence through the achievements of Pál Karpati (1710-1778), a Hungarian architect and master builder who designed several notable structures, including churches and residential buildings in the Carpathian region.

During the 19th century, the KARPATI surname was further distinguished by Gábor Karpati (1824-1891), a prominent Hungarian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Hungarian Parliament and played a pivotal role in the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867.

As the KARPATI surname spread beyond Hungary, it became associated with individuals of Hungarian descent living in neighboring countries and regions, such as Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine, where the Carpathian Mountains extend.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Karpati

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

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 Karpati 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.

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

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