2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kerezsi
A Hungarian surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Kerezsi. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kerezsi 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Kerezsi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kerezsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kerezsi
The surname Kerezsi originates from Hungary, with its roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Hungarian word "kerecsen," which means "gyrfalcon," a type of falcon prized for hunting. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the Kerezsi name may have been falconers or individuals associated with falconry.
Kerezsi is a locational surname, indicating that it was likely adopted by people from a specific place or region within Hungary. The exact location from which the name originated is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the village or settlement where falconry was practiced or where falconers resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kerezsi surname can be found in the Hungarian National Archives, where a document dated 1289 mentions a nobleman named Kerezsi de Kamand. This suggests that the Kerezsi family had established itself as a noble lineage by the late 13th century.
In the 15th century, a Kerezsi family member named János Kerezsi was a prominent figure in the court of King Matthias Corvinus, who ruled Hungary from 1458 to 1490. János Kerezsi served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, representing the kingdom in various diplomatic missions throughout Europe.
During the 16th century, the Kerezsi name appears in several historical records, including a document from 1532 that mentions a nobleman named István Kerezsi, who was granted land and titles for his service to the Hungarian crown.
In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Kerezsi surname was Miklós Kerezsi, who was born in 1625 and served as a military commander during the Long War against the Ottoman Empire. Miklós Kerezsi is credited with leading several successful campaigns against Ottoman forces, earning him a reputation as a skilled strategist and brave soldier.
Another prominent individual with the Kerezsi surname was Judit Kerezsi, who lived in the 18th century and was renowned for her philanthropic efforts. Judit Kerezsi founded several schools and charitable institutions in her hometown, ensuring education and support for underprivileged children and families.
Throughout its history, the Kerezsi surname has been associated with nobility, military service, and influential figures in Hungarian society. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to falconry and its locational origins remain an integral part of its rich heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kerezsi
Among Census respondents with the surname Kerezsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Kerezsi 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 Kerezsi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 91
- Two or more races5.8% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kerezsi
Kerezsi 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,067 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 16,067 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 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 Kerezsi 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 | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kerezsi bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Kerezsi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kerezsi?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Kerezsi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Kerezsi?
Kerezsi ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Kerezsi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Kerezsi.
Has Kerezsi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kerezsi went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Kerezsi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kerezsi, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Kerezsi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kerezsi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Two or More Races (5.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.9%). 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 Kerezsi (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 Kerezsi mean?
A Hungarian surname possibly derived from a place name or occupation. 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 Kerezsi (0.03 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 are called Kerezsi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Kerezsi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.